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Asheville Handicap Accessible Real Estate- "80 % of Baby Boomers Desire THIS!"
Asheville Real Estate Journal. - Baby Boomers and the Allure of Universal Design Elements 
The Worthy Demand for Asheville Handicap Accessible Real Estate- Wheels & Universal Design Elements Series

FYI- Poll:  Opinion Research Corporation for AARP, a "baby boomers" majority said they intend to stay in a one-level home, relocate to one, and/or downsize. Nearly 80 percent of baby boomers say they would like to continue to live at home for so long as they can. Living at home- What makes this possible in terms of the environment itself?  Planning, design and development of homes in sustainable communities-with a whole systems approach and a nod to practical comfort via universal design elements.

Universal Design Elements-   are special features in and around the home that allow home owners to "age in place."  According to the National Association of Home Builders, those features can include:
Overall Floor Plan -Main living on a single story, including full bath, no steps between rooms/areas on the same level and a -foot by 5-foot clear/turn space in living area, kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom. (see photo)
Hallways- Minimum of 36 inches wide, wider preferred and that the hallways are well lit
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