A city sanctuary.Every senior, regardless of socioeconomic status socioeconomic status, n the position of an individual on a socio-economic scale that measures such factors as education, income, type of occupation, place of residence, and in some populations, ethnicity and religion. , deserves the opportunity to age in place in a safe, conscientiously con·sci·en·tious adj. 1. Guided by or in accordance with the dictates of conscience; principled: a conscientious decision to speak out about injustice. 2. designed environment. To meet that need, Highland Gardens, a 114-unit apartment building with 46 units designated as public housing, was built in Milwaukee's urban community to serve culturally diverse, low-income population. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Site Manager Pamela Talbert, residents range from 18 years of age on up. "We are not a nursing facility but rather a home, a haven, for anyone, including independent seniors, disabled people, and those who just need some help to maintain their independence" says Talbert. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Highland Gardens incorporates universal design and sustainability principles throughout the structure. Two four-story wings are connected by a one-story common area, or town square. "Off the lobby, there is a community room where residents young and old get together for meetings, social occasions, or a friendly card game. We also have exercise rooms, a game room, a library, a meditation meditation, religious discipline in which the mind is focused on a single point of reference. It may be a means of invoking divine grace, as in the contemplation by Christian mystics of a spiritual theme, question, or problem; or it may be a means of attaining room, and a craft room. We are planning to add a barber/beauty shop soon," she adds. These ground-level amenities are easily accessible from the apartment wings. To foster independence, each apartment unit can be converted to a wheelchair-accessible environment, if needed. The fronts of kitchen and bathroom cabinetry cab·i·net·ry n. Cabinetwork: finely detailed cabinetry. Noun 1. cabinetry - the craft of making furniture (especially furniture of high quality) cabinetwork can be removed to accommodate a wheelchair. Not only does this help elder residents maintain their independence, but the design also helps agency caregivers provide services. Laundry facilities are located on each floor for ease of use by residents or caregivers. Sustainability is also evident in the outdoor areas. There is a green roof, and an inviting courtyard with a rainwater garden provides socialization socialization /so·cial·iza·tion/ (so?shal-i-za´shun) the process by which society integrates the individual and the individual learns to behave in socially acceptable ways. so·cial·i·za·tion n. and relaxation opportunities. "In spring, children from the school across the street come over to help plant flowers. It's a nice intergenerational in·ter·gen·er·a·tion·al adj. Being or occurring between generations: "These social-insurance programs are intergenerational and all experience," remarks Talbert. Highland Gardens is a good neighbor, too. People from the community are welcome and encouraged to visit. "Our computer room is available to them," notes Talbert. "They use the Internet, apply for GED GED abbr. 1. general equivalency diploma 2. general educational development GED (US) n abbr (Scol) (= general educational development) → classes, or simply learn computer skills." Highland Gardens is the centerpiece of urban renewal for this neighborhood. The building complements the area and has spurred new construction of single-family homes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RELATED ARTICLE: Highland Gardens MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN For other places with the same name, see Milwaukee (disambiguation). Milwaukee is the largest city within the state of Wisconsin and 25th largest (by population) in the United States. PROJECT SUMMARY [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Type of Facility/Setting: Senior Housing Site Manager: Pamela Talbert, (414) 344-1107, Architecture: AG Architecture, (414) 431-3131, with Solomon E.T.C., (415) 575-4722 Photography: korom.com Number/Type of Housing Units: 114 (106 one-bedroom units; 8 two-bedroom units) Total Project Area (sq.ft.): 120,001 Construction Costs (excluding land): $12,715,540 Cost/Sq.Ft.: $106 BY SANDRA HOBAN, MANAGING EDITOR |
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