PORTLAND: The vertical community/sustainable living project is a solution for high density urban areas in fast growing cities.

It blends affordable retirement housing with urban farming.

The concept fosters inter-generation living…

“Home Farm,” integrates vertical aquaponic farming and rooftop soil planting with high-density housing designed for seniors that provides residents with a desirable garden environment and opportunities for post-retirement employment.

This trend is covered in detail in the Seniors Housing Trends Text Book Series