Comments on: NORCs in NYC http://urbanomnibus.net/2010/03/norcs-in-nyc/ Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:26:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: anita altman http://urbanomnibus.net/2010/03/norcs-in-nyc/comment-page-1/#comment-23698 anita altman Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:47:42 +0000 http://urbanomnibus.net/?p=14903#comment-23698 I love this, but need to make a factual correction and a clarification. NORC is a demographic descriptor that recognizes that there is a significant concentration of seniors living in housing built originally for families. The programs that are organizied to help enable seniors to remain living in their own homes, even as they grow older and frailer are called "supportive service programs" or SSPs. Qualifying demographically only makes you eligible to compete when there are requests for proposals. There has been no new city or state funding for almost 3 years, and the federal stream ($5 million nation-wide)is committed for the next 2 years. I love this, but need to make a factual correction and a clarification. NORC is a demographic descriptor that recognizes that there is a significant concentration of seniors living in housing built originally for families. The programs that are organizied to help enable seniors to remain living in their own homes, even as they grow older and frailer are called “supportive service programs” or SSPs. Qualifying demographically only makes you eligible to compete when there are requests for proposals. There has been no new city or state funding for almost 3 years, and the federal stream ($5 million nation-wide)is committed for the next 2 years.

]]> By: Jake Wegmann http://urbanomnibus.net/2010/03/norcs-in-nyc/comment-page-1/#comment-10766 Jake Wegmann Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:20:18 +0000 http://urbanomnibus.net/?p=14903#comment-10766 Just to add to the chorus: what a terrific piece. Fresh, original analysis. Design/architectural thinking applied to actual social dynamics in actual places rather than self-important provocations. Statistical data presented in a highly condensed, focused way. Clear, straightforward writing. And skillful graphics in the service of engaging, rather than dazzling, the readership. And I learned something. Please keep it up! Just to add to the chorus: what a terrific piece. Fresh, original analysis. Design/architectural thinking applied to actual social dynamics in actual places rather than self-important provocations. Statistical data presented in a highly condensed, focused way. Clear, straightforward writing. And skillful graphics in the service of engaging, rather than dazzling, the readership. And I learned something. Please keep it up!

]]> By: Deborah Verne http://urbanomnibus.net/2010/03/norcs-in-nyc/comment-page-1/#comment-10755 Deborah Verne Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:44:58 +0000 http://urbanomnibus.net/?p=14903#comment-10755 My husband and I bought in Seward Park several years ago and one of the things that impressed us most was the age diversity. It seemed like a perfect place to grow old. We've come to know a number of families with several generations living is differnet apartments in the complex. NORC's are a true "Village". Thanks for the article and I look forward to the book. My husband and I bought in Seward Park several years ago and one of the things that impressed us most was the age diversity. It seemed like a perfect place to grow old. We’ve come to know a number of families with several generations living is differnet apartments in the complex. NORC’s are a true “Village”.

Thanks for the article and I look forward to the book.

]]> By: Tony Burke http://urbanomnibus.net/2010/03/norcs-in-nyc/comment-page-1/#comment-10730 Tony Burke Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:56:36 +0000 http://urbanomnibus.net/?p=14903#comment-10730 Great article on the NORC concept and the benefits to seniors for living in one. The NORC is a definite, viable alternative to the traditional assisted living and CCRC facility, especially for those who may not have the income to afford assisted living. I am fininsing writing a book on senior housing choices designed for boomers and seniors and will be devoting as much space to NORC's as to other types of living accommodations. It appears to be gaining ground in popularity. Great article on the NORC concept and the benefits to seniors for living in one. The NORC is a definite, viable alternative to the traditional assisted living and CCRC facility, especially for those who may not have the income to afford assisted living. I am fininsing writing a book on senior housing choices designed for boomers and seniors and will be devoting as much space to NORC’s as to other types of living accommodations. It appears to be gaining ground in popularity.

]]> By: Damon Rich http://urbanomnibus.net/2010/03/norcs-in-nyc/comment-page-1/#comment-10660 Damon Rich Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:31:00 +0000 http://urbanomnibus.net/?p=14903#comment-10660 Fantastic use of tools of architectural representation to tell a social story about people and buildings. Hooray! Fantastic use of tools of architectural representation to tell a social story about people and buildings. Hooray!

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