We cannot expect Don Delson or Bill Cumby to subsidize units in the proposed 36-unit building, but I believe that there may be another way to make a portion of the units more accessible to senior citizens.
All tagged Aging in Place
Swarthmore’s existing housing stock and zoning, as well as the lack of accessibility and affordability, will continue to present challenges. But I am convinced that, given the enormous talent of my fellow Swarthmoreans, and the great desire of our residents to create needed intergenerational and small-housing options, we will continue to liberalize the zoning regulations and streamline the approval process so that we can more easily downsize in place.