"By 2030 there will be more than 88 million Americans over the age of 60."
- HUD Report, 1997
"Elderly Americans will make up a larger percentage of the overall population in the year 2030."
- HUD Report, 1997
"A greater percentage of seniors will be older than 85."
- Chicago Tribune, 2001
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Why Do We Need A New Form of Housing?
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A Growing Elderly Population
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, a study by the
department of Housing and Urban Development, and a
number of additional studies, the elderly population
in the United States will continue to grow at an unprecedented rate.
As the population pyramid on the left shows, not only will we have a greater number
of seniors, but they will also make up a much larger portion of our population.
This growth is due to increased life expectancy and the aging
of the Baby Boomers (the largest generation in history).
Homeostasis addresses these issues by offering a portable,
accessible living structure that can be erected quickly
and at a moderate cost.
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