Thursday, November 10, 2011

Design and Planning MetLife Foundation Livable Communities

Partners for livable communities with the cooperation of the MetLife Foundation have identifed 11 core components planners can focus on to make their city a place where seniors want to grow old. Number 9 is Design and Planning.

Zoning requirements, subdivision regulations or building codes promote a variety of senior housing options.

Planners understand how to develop supporting regulation for shared housing, accessorized apartments, assisted living, temporary housing.

Community design and zoning requirements promote development and design standards that facilitate the infrastructure and business model to accomidate a walking population.

Plans are in place to ensure land use patterns, transportation routes, and community facilitities meet the needs of an aging population.

Universal design elements and materials are available for new and upgraded housing.

Home Care Path http://www.homecarepath.com/ coordinates elder home care assistants who help the senior with meals, grocery shopping, bath set up, memory loss, dressing, medication reminders, reading and sorting mail, scheduled toileting, plant care, garbage out, pet care and more. Simply call 608-432-4286 to schedule an in home interview. Email us at seniorcare@homecarepath.com Valueing home and human life!

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