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   Social Comment on Our Ageing
   Population.
Urban Design Challenges for
   "Over 55' Developments.
Retirement Villages - Hostels -
   Nursing Homes
The Influx of Baby Boomers into
   the Aged Market
Development Barriers to Eco-
   Compounds
Breaking Down the Barriers
Effecting Change
 

Development Barriers to Eco-Compounds

Lack of knowledge of sustainable economic issues – passive and active solar design, permaculture, water harvesting.
Lack of appreciation for the physiological and psychological benefits.
Lack of participation by local government in such developments.
Out-dated zoning, solar access and urban design policies.
Reactive attitudes of legislators who are sceptical of change.
The approval process currently rewards the status quo.
Developers short-term profit objectives override longer term benefits.
High cost of land - leading to a push for maximum density without consideration of solar access.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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