MIT is taking a forward-thinking approach to planning for the needs of the Baby Boomers and tomorrow's elderly.
"Trotti is working on plans for a modular house that would allow for easy substitution of appliances, cabinets, and fixtures, permitting seniors to adapt their existing homes to their evolving physical needs instead of having to move to new dwellings. "People talk about the house of the future, or a house for the elderly," Trotti says. "My concept is a house that is flexible, particularly in the kitchen and bathrooms. A good-looking house, a place you're not embarrassed to show, but that you can also live in and move through with ease."
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As community events start move off-screen and become available to the public again, here are five ways organizers can ensure public health and safety.
Jaywalking, Idaho Stop Bills Vetoed by California's Governor
Faced with the opportunity to redefine the traffic safety regime in one of the nation's most progressive states, Governor Gavin Newsom flinched.
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West Region Wildfire Council
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Hillsborough County Public Schools
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Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Hand Drawing Master Plans
This course aims to provide an introduction into Urban Design Sketching focused on how to hand draw master plans using a mix of colored markers.
