Symposium of the UC San Diego Center for Healthy Aging, talks about wisdom and aging, well-being, and longevity. Furthermore, the presenters also talked about societal implications of wisdom and compassion: health, education and technology. Presenting our capstone project for healthy aging. We presented our neighborhood assessment to many guests at the symposium. The audience was interested in learning more about affordable housing apartments at Barrio Logan. They wanted to know more about the specifics in how affordable are those apartments, the cap rate, and what costs are considered affordable housing. We mentioned that according to some locals in the Barrio Logan area prices can range from 800 dollars and also that these apartment complexes have many people who are waitlisted for several years. This goes back to the beginning of the year on LCS tour of affordable housing options for seniors in San Diego. When we went to Serving Seniors we met with residents and toured several housing units to learn more about the different affordable housing models. By visiting several in the downtown areas and throughout several San Diego neighborhoods. We were able to able to see how housing was developed and how much occupants in those apartments will pay monthly. Many of the affordable options can range from $533 to $ 800 dollars a month. In addition, these apartments are designed for people who come from low-income and earning less of the area median income below estimated below $50,000. These apartments have housing options that offer solutions in addressing the homelessness and the elder population. Next, we spoke with individuals who have visited Barrio Logan before. They also went to went to reach out to the senior center. During their experience they had difficulty contacting the center and mentioned that it was closed when they last visited. According to the Census Bureau, the elder population was less than 10 percent. The area is heavily an industrial zone with many mechanic shops. We emphasized how there is a growing need to implement resources available for seniors in the neighborhood. We concluded that the city should look into funding the senior center to expand its operating hours and have it open to the public. Since the center is located near the freeway and near a busy street. The location is right next to a bus stop, benches, and close proximity to commercial areas. Perhaps it’s an opportunity to expand the senior center open to locals and community members.
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June 2018
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