The New Social Security: Co-Housing for Seniors

This panel explores examples of co-housing for seniors in urban environments and stresses the role of design in discussions about housing alternatives for seniors. The program will also explore how co-housing can address  accessibility and sustainability, and how these spaces can enhance benefits to elders.

Speakers:
Carole Agate, Senior Resident of Cornerstone Cohousing, Cambridge, MA
Grace Kim, Founding Principal, Schemata Workshop, Seattle, WA – Kim has completed cohousing projects and has served on the board of The Cohousing Association, a national not-for-profit organization.
Jim Leach, President, Wonderland Hill Development Company (WHDC), Boulder, CO –  WHDC has developed cohousing communities in the western United States for over 20 years.

Moderator:
Patrick B. Han, Principal, Office ESC, New York, NY – Han has served as the Board Vice President (2012-2015) of The Cohousing Association, a national not-for-profit organization.

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