The 55+ age group living on college campuses may sound strange, but it’s truly a win-win. Older adults are foraged opportunities for learning and recreation with on-campus classes, facilities and programs. The colleges and universities are provided with an alternate stream of revenue, as in-person enrollment from young adults declines.
Our latest senior living community designed on a college campus, Broadview, features a learning commons with lecture halls, a performance space, arts studios, and a maker space that are all accessible to both residents and students. Not only do the facilities benefit both age groups, but the social interaction and learning from one another creates organic interactions that benefit both parties as well.
Dive into this Fast Company article that details how colleges and universities are integrating older adults into campus.
