1. Current Models Future Cities Competition October 14, 2017
Age- Friendly Cities
Current Models
Future Cities Competition
October 14, 2017

2. Cohousing

3. What is cohousing? Individual homes with shared space
Often common meals
Many are intergenerational
Many seek to reduce carbon footprint (e.g. solar panels)

4. Other Aspects All have shared space. Many have community gardens
Most have shared playgrounds

5. Treehouse Community Northampton, MA
New Model for supporting adoptive families
Larger homes of families (12) surrounded by 48 one- bedroom senior units
Seniors and families support each other

6. Some Innovations

7. Chairiot

8. Lively Watch
Can get help; detects falls; company also has sensors that cans end information to family member’s devices

9. Find Out From the Seniors!

10. Suggested Questions What do you like best about where you live?
What don’t you like about your living situation?
What is your primary concern as you grow older?
What’s essential for your quality of life?
What invention would make a big difference in your life?

11. For More Information