C.C.R.C plans multigenerational campus on its existing land footprint
LOS ANGELES: An existing continuous retirement community (CCRC) is now set to create a new mutligenerational campus.
Lasell Village, a continuing care retirement community at Lasell University, recently announced an expansion plan for new independent living residences and added amenities in Newton, Massachusetts, according to design firm Dimella Shaffer.
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The 125,000 square-foot addition will include 42 new IL units and added amenities including a street-side restaurant, fitness center, multipurpose room with performance space, library, clubhouse and a wellness center aimed at “creating a dynamic hub for social, intellectual and physical engagement,” the release states.
A new pedestrian bridge will connect McGuire Hall to the existing Town Hall building on the second floor to link residents to the community’s amenities. A key part of the project is the “relocation, renovation and restoration” of an 1857 farmhouse, with the renovated house to include two new residences and connect the project to the area’s local history.
The McGuire Hall component of the project will be “net zero ready” and will include all electric systems, including a commercial kitchen, energy-efficient ventilation and rooftop energy generation, the release said.