Cole Marvin
Executive DirectorFriendship Village TempeCole Marvin, Executive Director of Friendship Village Tempe, brings over 25 years of leadership experience in senior living. A graduate of Ohio University with a long-term health care administration degree, he began his career with Life Care Services in 1998. He later earned his MBA from the University of Hawaii and has held key leadership positions in Hawaii and Arizona. Cole has served on the Board of LeadingAge Arizona for more than 10 years, including as Chairman, and is currently President of the LeadingAge Arizona Foundation. He is known for creating innovative, resident-centered environments that foster community and connection.
E16 – Senior Living Design Through the Lenses of Generations X, Y, and Z
This session explores how younger generations are reshaping the future of senior living through inclusive, lifestyle-driven design. With Gen Z creativ…This session explores how younger generations are reshaping the future of senior living through inclusive, lifestyle-driven design. With Gen Z creatives entering the industry, Millennials driving design innovation, and Gen X leaders managing communit…This session explores how younger generations are reshaping the future of senior living through inclusive, lifestyle-driven design. With Gen Z creatives entering the industry, Millennials driving design innovation, and Gen X leaders managing communities, a cultural shift is underway—one that prioritizes comfort, creativity, connection, and independence. This session will showcase how universal human desires—like socialization, learning, and beaut…This session explores how younger generations are reshaping the future of senior living through inclusive, lifestyle-driven design. With Gen Z creatives entering the industry, Millennials driving design innovation, and Gen X leaders managing communities, a cultural shift is underway—one that prioritizes comfort, creativity, connection, and independence. This session will showcase how universal human desires—like socialization, learning, and beauty—transcend age, and how designing for older adults is no longer about limitation, but about enabling thriving lifestyles. We must empower this population to continue to grow and thrive; to live meaningful lives. It’s time to redefine the living of senior living. Speakers will share real-world examples, including rooftop breweries and multi-use public spaces, that illustrate how to engage multiple generations under one roof successfully. Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
