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Speakers to Discuss the Future of Boomer Housing
 How boomers and seniors are transforming housing, the “not so big” approach to residential architecture and the long-term opportunities and challenges facing building professionals today will be addressed by key speakers at the upcoming Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium in Denver.
Hosted by the NAHB 50+ Housing Council, the symposium will be held at the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center from May 30 to June 1, with post-conference courses available June 2-3.
- “Life in a Long-Lived World: What Increased Longevity Means for Work, Life and Society”
Thursday, May 31
8:00-10:00 a.m.
Keynote speaker Andrew Zolli, of Z+ Partners, a noted foresight and global trends consultant, will examine the ways in which increased longevity will touch every part of life, from work to career to health care, financial planning and family structures — and change the meaning of both “old” and “young.”
Zolli, who analyzes critical trends that intersect culture, technology and global society, was recently named a fellow at the National Geographic Society, where he is leading the development of a global initiative to envision new scenarios for life in 2040 to 2050. Zolli has also served as Futurist-in-Residence for Popular Science and American Demographics magazines and “Marketplace” on public radio.
- “Not So Big Strategies for the 50+ Lifestyle, House and Community”
Friday, June 1
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Best-selling author, architect and cultural visionary Sarah Susanka, FAIA, will discuss her “build better, not bigger” approach to residential architecture and the “Not So Big” movement that is evolving into how boomers and beyond inhabit their lives.
- “Housing for Boomers and Beyond in a Changing World”
Friday, June 1
2:15-4:00 p.m.
Real estate advisor Tim Sullivan, president of Sullivan Group Real Estate Advisors, will assess the long-term opportunities and challenges facing building professionals today.
Sullivan, who has nearly 25 years experience in developing growth strategies for the residential real estate market, will discuss how an aging population, a shifting economy and a weakening housing market will affect housing — what markets hold promise, what products the market will demand and when it might be time to break from conventional wisdom.
To Register
To register for the symposium, or for more information, visit www.nahb.org/build4boomers.
Advance registration ends Friday, May 11. After that, attendees may register on site.
 Find Out What the 55+ Market Wants
“Boomers on the Horizon: Housing Preferences of the 55+ Market,” available through BuilderBooks.com, can help you better build and market homes to this age group.
Capitalize on the niches, needs and opportunities of this rapidly growing market by learning their preferences.
To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.
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