George King, one of the earliest residents of Hope Meadows, helped shepherd a community process to revise neighborhood engagement policy in 2002. Photo credit: Judy Griesdieck 5A transformational leader empowers all residents of a GHC to become active partners in working to accomplish the neighborhood’s mission. Shifting the primary initiative for care and support Generations …
Community building and central quad area of a proposed GHC. Rendering by Stephanie Bower. Design by Mithun Architects and JSR Associates. 4In a GHC, special attention must be paid to the scale and physical design of the neighborhood so that relationships are easy to form and maintain. These relationships, across and within generations, and among …
Residents of Hope Meadows at the groundbreaking ceremony for new apartments specially designed to accommodate the needs of older adults in the community. 3Living in a community intentionally designed to incorporate differences is not always easy, but the rewards can be powerful. Strength in diversity When Hope Meadows was first created, its founder, Dr. Brenda …
Hope Meadows residents at a community meeting.Photo credit: Judy Griesdieck 2The presence of three or more generations is critical to a GHC’s purpose. Each generation has a different world view that provides a unique perspective on people and problems. In a GHC, children bring joy and meaning to the daily life of older adults, and …
1To reclaim a future and restore hope, vulnerable people need a safe, secure, inclusive environment with neighbors they know, who understand them, and who will provide support; they also need opportunities to play indispensable roles in the lives of others. Vulnerability Vulnerable people experience multiple challenges that may include substance abuse, mental illness and emotional …
