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New School

April 1, 2011

They are rebuilding the schools in my area, Montgomery County, Md. They tear them down and start over fresh. These are suburban schools, not real old buildings. The catchment areas are not larger, yet they take these radical steps. The buildings are more energy efficient but that is not the impetus. They redo them because… Continue Reading New School

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Designing for the ‘A’ Word- Stigma or Status?

March 22, 2011
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I was honored to be part of a great panel in New York last week. The program was part of the professional day at Architectural Digest‘s annual Home Design Show. The show is very nice, high end, and businesslike. Our presentation, Designing for the ‘A’ Word was organized and moderated by Florence Perchuk, an accomplished… Continue Reading Designing for the ‘A’ Word- Stigma or Status?

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Aging in Place…. in NEW York!

March 15, 2011
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I don’t get to the city very often. I am going tomorrow for a great panel with some dear and wonderful colleagues. The Architectural Digest trade show associated with their annual home show is having an Aging in Place panel. The clever title is Designing for the ‘A’ Word.

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Universal Design for Cities

February 15, 2011
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I sent the following letter to the Washington Post last week. I was hoping to be published so I could link to it from this column. I have not been contacted so I guess it will not be in the Post. I am making it available on this blog. We have three significant transit oriented… Continue Reading Universal Design for Cities

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Is Caregiving a Housing Issue?

January 23, 2011

In writing and thinking on Aging in Place I sometimes find valuable gems on my computer. I wrote the following article for the Washington Jewish Week a few years ago when I was on the board of the Jewish Council for the Aging. I think the points are still valid. This series is about housing. … Continue Reading Is Caregiving a Housing Issue?

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Vital/Vulnerable Aging- The Balance

December 14, 2010
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I am deeply engaged in Aging in Place, almost boringly focused on preparing homes in advance of health crises that otherwise force us out of our homes.

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Aging in Place- Louis on You Tube

November 16, 2010
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Publication of the MetLife Report Aging in Place 2.0: Rethinking Solutions to the Home Care Challenge has created some buzz, leading to folks interviewing me and posting on You Tube. One is from Leah Thayer, whose Industry website,  daily5Remodel, covers all aspects of the industry. There is an article, Aging in Place: “It’s Huge” and… Continue Reading Aging in Place- Louis on You Tube

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Aging in Place- 5 Items for New Homes

October 29, 2010
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Iwas on a call today with some of the key Universal Design experts and advocates preparing for the special UD day planned by the 50+ Council for this year’s International Builder’s Show in Orlando January 12. It is a great and energetic group. UD is coming of age! During the call I looked up a… Continue Reading Aging in Place- 5 Items for New Homes

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Aging in Place- ECHO Housing- Guest Post

October 19, 2010
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I had some experience in the mid 90’s with the ECHO (Elder Cottage Housing Option) idea. There was one pre-fab unit on the market but the numbers and logistics did not work for my client. I am really impressed that I know of  four on the market right now! As I started to write a… Continue Reading Aging in Place- ECHO Housing- Guest Post

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Universal Design Summit- Great Time!

October 14, 2010
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I recently had the pleasure of attending Universal Design Summit 4 in St Louis jointly run by the Starkloff Institute and R.L. Mace Universal Design Institute (UDI). Thanks to Colleen Starkloff, Dick Duncan, and Leslie Young for working so hard to plan and pull off such a great event.

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