Inclusive Architectural Design for Aging: Learning from Living Out in Palm Springs 

September 24  |  1-2pm ET  |  Earn 1 AIA LU

Description

Incorporating design for aging and inclusive design is an essential consideration in senior living and provides a desirable result for owners, developers, residents, and surrounding communities. In this webinar, hear about the success of the Living Out project in Palm Springs, CA.

The topics are essential and crucial for understanding the nuances of inclusive and innovative design for the aging community. The topics include hospitality vs. risk control, insular vs. openness, the affinity group housing concept, connecting and working with other communities, LGBTQ and retirement, focusing on interaction/communal spaces, outreach to the public, and architecture (building, landscape) reflective of the environment.

Presented in partnership between the AIA Interior Architecture and Design for Aging Knowledge Communities.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how Living Out created an innovative and new senior living community in Palm Springs.
• Identify Living Out's design and development strategies that make it an excellent example of thriving community, social connections, and inclusive design.
• Understand the possibility of inclusive design and how Living Out has positioned itself as an outstanding example.
• Learn how a well-thought-out design strategy helps its aging population using innovative problem-solving approaches.
  

Speakers

LuAnn Boylan

LuAnn Boylan is the Director of Marketing & Leasing at Living Out. An active member of the LGBTQ community, LuAnn has served on the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Board of Directors for nearly 30 years, fulfilling multiple terms as Board Co-Chair. She serves as a Director of the Anita May Rosenstein Foundation and is also Board Chair of the LACER Afterschool Programs in Los Angeles. LuAnn holds a BS degree from San Diego State University, a MA degree from California State University, Long Beach and has completed post-graduate work at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.

Loren Ostrow

Loren Ostrow is Chief Executive Officer and President of Living Out, Palm Springs. Loren has an extensive background in large project development and management. He holds a B.A. degree (Magna Cum Laude), and an MBA in finance and accounting from the University of Rochester, and a J.D. degree from Stanford Law School. Loren is a well-known member of the LGBTQ community, both as an active participant in LGBTQ causes and as a generous philanthropist. He served on the Boards of Directors of the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, and Congregation Kol Ami.