From Crisis to Community: The Power of Intergenerational Living

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This article by Pozzoni Architecture for the Association of Retirement Community Operators outlines embracing intergenerational living to enhance social value, reduce isolation, and improve the quality of life for all residents.

It descrbies work in North Manchester on the ‘Healthy Neighbourhood’ adjacent to the North Manchester General Hospital that will provide a new intergenerational community promoting social inclusion and healthy ageing, and outlines the challenges faced and key recommendations for policymakers and built envrionment professionals.