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Less can be more if living spaces are designed utilizing human centered design principles with a focus on the resident experience. 1,000 square feet can live like 600 or 1,400 square feet. There are multiple variables that impact how someone feels in a space. More life per square foot should be the goal and can be achieved by first considering key Urbaneer Living features of compact space design: - Location of the home and walkability. - Outdoor living experience. - Focus on occupant living modes. - Natural lighting. - Indoor lighting. - Light paint colors. - Clean site lines. - Consideration of cubic space. - Indoor and outdoor air quality. - Operative indoor temperature. #urbaneerliving

"When people buy a home, their priority may be a growing family, a commute to work or a specific neighborhood. They’re not necessarily thinking about how to manage stairs or whether they’ll have to haul laundry to another floor when they get older. “The toughest thing when buying homes [is that] we don’t think decades ahead to aging. There are very few of us who are great planners,” Harrell said. “We need to be informed as home buyers about our needs today and for our future selves. But many of us are in denial about aging.” We shouldn’t be. “Far too many of us are in ill-suited homes,” Harrell said. “People will compromise as necessary, but compromising can become a health hazard.” What is Urbaneer doing to serve this need? We enable place makers to create wellness-focused living experiences. How are we going to accomplish this? Integration of ageless design features, curated interiors and smart environments. Why? Creating dwellings that care for the occupant in order to extend their healthspan and enable aging in place. https://lnkd.in/g8n8vBAT

Venturing outside your hometown, in an ideal world, should be experienced by all, though many lack immediate access to sustainable opportunities to do so. What can be done, in spite of personal delineation, is the careful work of sharpening your passions with relentless tenacity. It is important to remember that adventure can occur anywhere—if you can figure out a way to leave the place you grew up even for a short while, take the opportunity and see how grandly your perspective changes.? Any new space entered forms a more expansive human capable of worldly empathy, or at least a human who is not totally insular. Through repeated acts of bravery, we can lead full lives unescorted by destructive doubt or hesitation. Without exception, Jeff Peake entered the rewarding space of international business as a maverick of foundational analytics technology, coupling a learned appreciation for the lifestyles and work ethic of other cultures with earnest engagement that removed any chance of him becoming insular.? His belief in community is deeply needed in a world that rarely shows encouragement to free-thinkers, and his life’s work is proof that with an abundance mindset, hard work, and a bit of patience, we can achieve actualization.?

"The Traverse City region is one of the fastest-growing regions in the state, though most of that growth is occurring outside city limits. Traverse City has an aging population, with people over 60 making up 29 percent of the population – an increase from 19 percent in 2010. The number of single elderly households (living alone and over 65) increased by 376 people from 2010." The opportunity here goes far beyond money. It is a chance to create a sense of place in the surrounding areas of Traverse City that are seeing population growth and development interest. In order for that to be successful, we have to be honest about what types of housing need to be built and what the real demand is. Well planned multi-family projects and neighborhoods with small attainable homes are not just a nice idea, they are necessary in order to keep our population strong. There is a deep need for more thoughtful and responsible development in Northern Michigan that serves the needs of our communities and the people who live there. https://lnkd.in/gjxpRzSR

For myself and many of my 60+ peers, we are defining our next phase of life very differently than previous generations. We are looking at the next few decades as an opportunity to continue to work on things that give us a renewed sense of purpose and energy. The word "retirement" seems outdated and I have adopted Third Chapter as a better way to describe what is next. I would love to hear from others how they are approaching their Third Chapter in comments or DM.

Living spaces are commonly conceived with a focus on static design principles rather than dynamic adaptability. This static approach often results in environments that do not effectively cater to the evolving needs and experiences of their occupants. The root of this issue lies in the neglect of human experience within the spatial design process.?????????????????????????????????? Static designs may overlook the human factors that contribute to comfort and well-being. Factors such as natural light, ventilation, acoustics, and ergonomic considerations are crucial for creating spaces that truly nurture and support their occupants. When these aspects are not adequately addressed, occupants may experience discomfort, stress, or dissatisfaction within their living environment. In contrast, a dynamic approach to design considers the fluidity of human experiences and behaviors over time. This involves creating spaces that can adapt to different needs and activities, fostering a sense of responsiveness and usability. Urbaneer creates living spaces that supply the desired feelings of health, comfort, and safety to create increased livability to occupants. Healthy: Air Quality & Water Quality? Comfortable: Smart Climate Control & Human-Centric?Design Safe: Home Safety & Wellness Monitoring #wellnessrealestate #wellnesscommunities #healthyhomes