Resident-led solar panel project expected to save $50,000 annually
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 16, 2021
Residents of a Florida continuing care retirement community saw their drive for sustainable energy become a reality with the recent installation of solar panels on the community’s roof.
New solar panels expected to save CCRC $40,000 per year
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 02, 2022
The Town Center at Covenant Living of Cromwell, a continuing care retirement community in Connecticut, is committed to conserving energy and becoming more sustainable for the future while at the same time...
Senior living communities commit to environmentalism through initiatives
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 09, 2021
Whether it’s creating a solar farm, using green cleaning supplies or establishing a senior-level environmental safety position, senior living communities are doing their part to commit to a smaller carbon...
CCRC expects up to $70,000 in annual savings by going green
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 15, 2021
Carroll Lutheran Village is expanding its green initiatives with energy-efficient lighting and solar panels to reduce energy consumption and costs. The Westminster, MD, not-for-profit continuing care retirement...
Business briefs, June 29
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 29, 2021
CT retirement community converts to solar power … Mortgage rates rise above 3%: Freddie Mac … Fitch Ratings assigns BBB– IDR to Kendal at Lexington … Affordable senior housing building sets aside...
Aegis Living says new senior community will be ‘world’s greenest’
Oct 31, 2019
Bellevue, WA-based Aegis Living broke ground Monday on what it describes as “the world’s greenest senior living community.”
Extraordinary events call for extraordinary events
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 21, 2017
Senior living communities across the country are marking today’s solar eclipse with events for residents.
Tips for designing or adapting durable, sustainable senior living communities
By
Angela Gunn
Julie Zielinski
Jun 04, 2018
When it comes to designing for sustainability, the design elements for senior living residences are in many ways similar to other building types, yet senior living residences are unique in several ways.
A toast to creative marketing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 28, 2017
Much of the buzz last week was about the solar eclipse, and rightfully so. But another big event was taking place in cities and towns across the country.
Arizona State University to develop life plan community
Apr 14, 2016
Arizona State University plans to develop a life plan community on its campus, within steps of downtown Tempe restaurants and cultural venues. The project is a collaboration with the ASU Foundation and...