This episode we focused on cooperative housing for older adults with a series of three articles, highlighting benefits like community support and mutual aid.
Elizabeth Magayon Fleury shared insights from The Guardian, noting Denmark's lead in cohousing with 80,000 seniors planning moves.
Benjamin Surmi presented Axios' article on Des Moines' Artesia project, offering 1001-1800 sq. ft. units starting at $263,000 with a $2,500 monthly fee. Benjamin also introduced for discussion a Beaverton, Oregon initiative promoting communal building ownership.
Ray Gordon weighed in about co-ops in New York City and provided insight on government projects.
We had a robust discussion with Ellen Khalifa, Debbie Howard and Linda Sherman contributing. An important point was made about collaborating with a Home Health Care organization which Koelsch Communities does for their Independent Living communities. We emphasized the need for thoughtful planning and diverse housing options to support aging in place.
Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
The Guardian 7-11-25 Why More Seniors Should Choose CoHousing by Adrienne Matei
https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2025/jul/11/seniors-retirement-cohousing-community
Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities
Axios 3-13-25 Cooperative Housing for Older Adults Coming to Ingersoll Des Moines by Linh Ta
https://www.axios.com/local/des-moines/2025/03/13/older-adult-cooperative-housing-ingersoll-artessa
Governing 7-18-25 Oregon City Explores New Ways to Develop Senior Housing by Jared Brey
https://www.governing.com/urban/oregon-city-explores-new-ways-to-develop-senior-housing
Debbie Howard's summary of this show.
Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.
Discussion hosted by: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard
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Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman
