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Book: The Caring City, part of Azure's September October Media Shelf on city living
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Film: Where We Grow Older
Film: Where We Grow Older

Increased lifespans and a growing aging population are reshaping the way we think about architecture. In this film (the last in a three-part series by the Canadian Centre for Architecture), director Daniel Schwartz presents case studies of two distinct approaches to senior living: Alí Bei, a government-run housing project in Barcelona that embeds its residents in city life, and Carehaus, a developer-led co-housing initiative for seniors and their caregivers in Baltimore — the first of its kind in the country. Interviews with experts, residents, caregivers and activists reveal vital lessons: At Alí Bei, for instance, life expectancy exceeds the city average, keeping turnover rates lower than...

Media Shelf: City Living

Three titles that capture the beauty — and challenges — of the modern urban experience.

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