Introducing Campus
Loft Dwellings: liberal arts for young-at-hearts. In 2006,
approximately 7,918 people turned 60 each day. In 2008, 17.8% of Americans were
60 and over. From 2010 to 2020, the number of individuals 65 and over will
increase by 36%, to a total of 55 million. And for this expanding population of
new agers, retirement is not a requirement. USA Today reports that most of this
generation envisions an "active retirement," with a chance to remake their lives
through new careers and interests (June 26, 2006). Today’s adults are seeking
something more – something higher. In the words of BusinessWeek, the term
“college-bound senior” is getting a new meaning (June 26,
2004).
Campus Loft Dwellings
are located on or next to higher education institutions, granting adults
walkable access to educational, recreational, and cultural activities. The
college campus provides a spa for the mind, body, and spirit, giving empty
nesters the opportunity for full semesters. The density of loft-like living
provides everyday interaction between diverse individuals with a shared
philosophy of lifelong learning. To further the diversity of available
amenities, Campus Loft Dwellings are designed as mixed-use residential
developments with commercial, cultural or academic spaces at ground
level.
The future of higher
education is the multigenerational campus with stronger collaborations between
students, mentors, alumni, faculty, and staff. The future of adult living is
diverse, educational, and active. Campus Loft Dwellings provides the space for
the convergence of these trends, all while supporting the lifelong learning
lifestyle.