Happy summer! The DFA July Committee Meeting had a heated discussion on the topic of ADUs with new zoning—an opportunity for people to age in place with families. Members expressed interests in ADU zoning changes being offered in NYC and design for aging with ADUs, and brainstormed potential connections with AARP NYC, Jonathan Marvel (affordable housing company),  and AIANY Custom Residential Architects Network and/or Housing Committee. 

The discussion also covered co-housing projects such as Carehaus which provides aging in place with a sense of community, and NYCHA campus projects like the Atrium at Sumner and Stonewall House that bring different experiences to their residents. The Committee would like to invite related designers and/or residents to share their thoughts.

During the August meeting on 8/22, we will have the pleasure of welcoming NYSID Graduate students who are completing their Master’s in Public Services in Healthcare Interior. Four students will be presenting their capstone proposals:

Sarah – affordable multigenerational housing in East Village
Wenqi – luxury aging-friendly apartments on Highline
Wenfei – new universal design for medical services – nurse station, cabinets, and way-finding
Ashley – hospice for the young population in Puerto Rico

So join us in August!