Inclusive Architectural Design for Aging: Learning from Living Out in Palm Springs
Learn how Living Out in Palm Springs, California addresses crucial nuances in senior living for active LGBTQ 55+ adults and their allies.
About the webinar
Incorporating design for aging and inclusive design is an essential consideration in senior living and provides a desirable result for owners, developers, residents, and surrounding communities. In this webinar, hear about the success of the Living Out project in Palm Springs, CA. The topics are essential and crucial for understanding the nuances of inclusive and innovative design for the aging community. The topics include hospitality vs. risk control, insular vs. openness, the affinity group housing concept, connecting and working with other communities, LGBTQ and retirement, focusing on interaction/communal spaces, outreach to the public, and architecture (building, landscape) reflective of the environment. Presented in partnership with the AIA Design for Aging and Interior Architecture Knowledge Communities.
Learning objectives:
Learn how Living Out created an innovative and new senior living community in Palm Springs.
Identify Living Out's design and development strategies that make it an excellent example of thriving community, social connections, and inclusive design.
Understand the possibility of inclusive design and how Living Out has positioned itself as an outstanding example.
Learn how a well-thought-out design strategy helps its aging population using innovative problem-solving approaches.