By The Block Design Collective

As people age, the question isn’t simply where they’ll live, but how they’ll live. 

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 1 in 4 older adults experience social isolation, a condition increasingly linked to poorer physical health, cognitive decline and reduced overall well-being.  

That reality underscores the role housing can play in reducing isolation. 

In New York City, where roughly 1.55 million residents are age 62 or older, housing providers are grappling with both the scale and complexity of an aging population. A 2024 report from the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development found that seniors now represent nearly one-fifth of the city’s population, a demographic shift that requires renewed focus. 

Read the full article on Environments for Aging here: