ShareThis edition of On Common Ground explores housing supply, affordability, and trends; the traits of our built environment and how people transition through it; strategies by area type—urban, suburban or rural; and what appeals to each generation or is necessary to age in place. Sometimes needs and wants vary from generation to generation, sometimes they converge, and sometimes we discover that there are valuable synergies that occur when all generations are mixed together in their living environments.
In This Issue
Even though there are many characteristics that define our needs, there are some broad categories of preferences that apply to each generation.
For the 10th time in 11 years, millennials (ages 25 to 43) are the biggest generation of homebuyers.
Affordable housing is a major problem in today’s society and a wide variety of methods and strategies are needed to help people at all stages of life.
Federal, state and local policies help make housing opportunities for each generation.
The desire for walkability when choosing a home is consistent and increasing, according to a 2023 NAR survey.
Studies show that living in neighborhoods with amenities is not only desirable but good for residents’ mental and physical health, too.
Age groups may have slightly different tastes, but everyone wants amenities that build a sense of community.
Nonprofits, neighbors and intergenerational interactions provide connection and support through life’s transitions.
From housing to health care, to walkability and access to vibrant rural downtowns, new strategies are helping to preserve an idyllic way of life.
Mixing people of all ages in their living environment leads to healthier, more fulfilled, better connected and active lifestyles.
Planner and leader Ron Mace created Universal Design as an approach to places and products that make life easier and more inclusive to everybody.
The Long Island Board of REALTORS® turned NAR Grants into a beloved urban space and cherished community garden that serve multiple generations.
