WHAT SENIORS WANTResponsive Development for Aging in Place in McKinleyville, California

Prepared By:Dalton Hedin, Jason Landers, Skylar Nading, Jesse Risinger

Humboldt State University Department of Environmental Management and Sciences Environmental Management and Protection Program

Planning Option Senior Practicum 2015For:

Area 1 Agency on Aging and Humboldt County Advance Planning DivisionImage Source: Google Images

OUR FOCUS:

1. What are the needs and wishes of seniors in Humboldt County?

2. Why are there not more senior-friendly housing options in Humboldt County?

3. What could design for an appropriate all-age housing community in McKinleyville look like?

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

1. Understanding the Demographic shift

2. Senior Needs and Wishes in Humboldt

3. Why a Shortage of Appropriate Housing?

4. Appropriate Design5. Design Opportunities: McKinleyville6. Conclusion

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• Demographic change US wide

• Challenge to meet seniors needs

• One key area is appropriate housing

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The Challenge:

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

1. Understanding the Demographic shift

2. Senior Needs and Wishes in Humboldt

3. Why a Shortage of Appropriate Housing?

4. Appropriate Design5. Design Opportunities: McKinleyville6. Recommendations

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THE DEMOGRAPHIC SHIFT IN HUMBOLDT● The adult population over

the age of 60 is the fastest growing demographic in Humboldt County.

● As this population increases, there is a larger demand for senior friendly housing across all income levels.

McKinleyville’s population is roughly 15,000 .Around 2,900 are over the age of 65 (19 %).

Source: Area 1 Agency on Aging

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

1. Understanding the Demographic shift

2. Senior Needs and Wishes in Humboldt

3. Why a Shortage of Appropriate Housing?

4. Appropriate Design5. Design Opportunities: McKinleyville6. Conclusion

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• A1AA survey in 2014 of 1300 seniors in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties

1. What are the needs and wishes of seniors in Humboldt County? AGING IN PLACE

Source: Area 1 Agency on Aging

PREFERENCES FOR HOUSING

Identifying what Seniors want and need

Source: Area 1 Agency Survey

Preferred Living Situation % of Respondents

Energy efficient home 45

Walkable communities 43

Close to public transportation 39

Multi-generational neighborhood 30

Close to services (town) 26

• Interviews with local seniors further highlight all-age value

1. What are the needs and wishes of seniors in Humboldt County?

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

1. Understanding the Demographic shift

2. Senior Needs and Wishes in Humboldt

3. Why a Shortage of Appropriate Housing?

4. Appropriate Design5. Design Opportunities: McKinleyville6. Conclusion

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INTERVIEWS WITH TWO LOCAL DEVELOPERS

Barriers1. Finding capital to develop a community

2. Incorporating market-rate and affordable housing

Resolving the Barriers1. Grants and other incentives

- Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)- Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program

2. Public-Private Donor Sources from the Community

* Interviews with seniors: many don’t qualify for existing housing options for seniors

2. Why are there not more senior-friendly housing options in Humboldt County?

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

1. Understanding the Demographic shift

2. Senior Needs and Wishes in Humboldt

3. Why a Shortage of Appropriate Housing?

4. Appropriate Design Opportunities

5. Design Opportunities: McKinleyville6. Conclusion

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DESIGN OPPORTUNITIES

Our Goals:1. Meet senior needs and wishes2. Integrate ideas from other parts of

the US 3. Environmental, Social and Economic

Sustainability

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What might the design for an appropriate senior housing community look like?

Design Considerations

• Site Location

• Site Design

• Community Building

• Structural Design Features

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SITE LOCATION● Location criteria

based on needs & interests

● Close proximity to services: o Public transportation o Grocery Stores and

Restaurantso Shoppingo Emergency services o Health services

Source: BinghamtonNeighborhoodProject.com

SITE DESIGN• Conservation Design

• Keep 50% of buildable site undeveloped as shared open space (Randal Arendt, 1996)

• Low Impact Development• Onsite stormwater management

• Landscape features manage stormwater

• Swales, permeable surfaces, rain catchment systems

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COMMUNITY BUILDING: THE VILLAGE MOVEMENT

The Village Concept: membership-driven, grass-roots organizations that, through both volunteers and paid staff, coordinate access to affordable services including transportation, health and wellness programs, home repairs, social and educational activities, and other day-to-day needs enabling individuals to remain connected to their community throughout the aging process. (Beacon Hill Village, Boston 2001)

Photo credit: www.dreamstime.comPrinciples to incorporate in design include:All age friendly community neighborhoodCommunity CenterWalkableRecreationEasy transportation access

See Also:Redwood Coast Senior Villagehttp://www.redwoodcoastvillage.org

STRUCTURAL DESIGN FEATURES

Zero Net Energy

Universal Design

The Energy Efficient House www.thegreenmechanics.com

ZERO NET ENERGY USE

● Produce as much energy onsite as used

● Solar energy● Building oreinted to capture sun● Well insulated construction● Energy Star Appliances

UNIVERSAL DESIGN“EASIER, SAFER, MORE CONVENIENT FOR ALL”

7 principles:1. Equitable use2. Flexibility in use3. Simple and intuitive use4. Perceptible information5. Tolerance for error6. Low physical effort7. Size and space for approach

and use Source: universaldesign.com

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

1. Understanding the Demographic shift

2. Senior Needs and Wishes in Humboldt

3. Why a Shortage of Appropriate Housing?

4. Appropriate Design5. Design Opportunities:

McKinleyville6. Conclusion

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SITE:

Why McKinleyville?• Aging demographic• Developable space• Expanding

community

9 potential properties

McKinleyville, Ca

SITE LOCATIONSize: 16 acres

Features• Flat• Central• Good size • Walkability• Serviced by utilities

Hypothetical Site: Hiller Avenue off Main Street, McKinleyville

• Single family homes

• 1-2 bedroom apartments

• Community center

• Day Care Center

• Community Gardens

• Trail Network

Design Option 1: Lower Density (50 units) Mixed-Multigenerational Community

Single Family Homes 1 Bedroom Apartment

2 Bedroom Apartments

Community Gardens

Paved Surface Total

Number of Units 12 4 32 24 5 N/A 72

Approximate sq. ft. 900 1,750 600 750 2,160 92,964 158,764

Incorporate Personal Yard Storage Area

Design Option 2: Higher Density (72 units) Mixed-Multigenerational Community

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

1. Understanding the Demographic shift

2. Senior Needs and Wishes in Humboldt

3. Why a Shortage of Appropriate Housing?

4. Appropriate Design5. Design Opportunities: McKinleyville6. Conclusion

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CONCLUSION 1. What are the needs and wishes of seniors in Humboldt County?

- Seniors want to age in place and/or downsize

2. Why are there not more senior-friendly housing options in Humboldt County?- Barriers to Development

3. What design features should be considered for an appropriate all-age housing community in McKinleyville

- Design principles

• Universal Design• LID• Zero net energy

CONTRIBUTORS

Sean Armstrong

Yvonne Everett

Larona and Erica Farum

Jim Furtado

Humboldt County Board of Supervisors

Dan Johnson

Maggie Kraft

Bonnie MacGregor

Paula Mushrush

Anne Pierson and the Pierson Company

Michael Richardson

Maren Rose

Sylvia Shaw

Ben Shepard

Ryan Sundberg

*Contributors Listed in Alphabetical Order

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Thank You.Any Questions?