Lisa Warnock

The Intergenerational Task Force has spent the past two years exploring one deceptively simple question: What does meaningful intergenerational integration actually look like in community-based living environments? Through surveys, design charrettes, stakeholder engagement, and the identification of exemplary projects, the Task Force has been testing assumptions, documenting lessons learned, and developing practical frameworks that move beyond aspiration toward implementation. This session will share emerging findings from the initiative, highlight innovative examples nominated by industry peers, explore common themes and challenges appearing across projects, and introduce new tools and resources designed to support planning, design, and operational decision-making. Attendees will also receive an updated roadmap outlining opportunities, barriers, and next steps for advancing age-integrated environments, along with insights from a newly released white paper documenting lessons learned to date. Whether you are a designer, provider, developer, owner, researcher, or community leader, this session will provide actionable insights into one of the most discussed-and most frequently misunderstood-emerging trends in senior living and community design.

Senior living market dynamics and consumer expectations are increasingly challenging the status quo for relevance, resilience, and inclusivity. This session presents the latest findings from the SAGE/AIA Design for Aging Joint Intergenerational Task Force (IGTF), now in its third year of advancing knowledge at the intersection of aging, design, and intergenerational engagement. Building on a multi-wave Delphi survey, an expert charrette workshop, and the development of an intergenerational roadmap, this session reveals new insights and real-world applications from diverse stakeholders care providers, developers, designers, and residents. Presenters will share strategic frameworks, practical tools, and case study examples that highlight how intergenerational initiatives can unlock innovation, strengthen community identity, and create long-term value across generations. Whether you're designing, developing, or operating senior living environments, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to differentiate offerings, enhance engagement, and meet the growing demand for meaningful multigenerational connections. Join us to explore what's next in intergenerational design, and how your projects can lead the way in creating vibrant, future-ready communities.

Environments for Aging magazine’s annual Remodel/Renovation Competition sheds light on the projects that have noteworthy aspects to inspire future renovation projects, big or small. This presentation, led by EFA’s association partner SAGE, brings together winners from the 2025 competition to explore each one and how they approached their unique environments to create more meaningful settings. Attendees will walk away with a thorough understanding of what types of challenges emerge during remodels and renovations, and how these proven projects teams addressed those challenges. Attendees will also learn about the competition submission process and key elements to include in a future submission.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn about renovation projects ranging in size, scope, and costs for a variety of older adult settings.
• Learn about design attributes, challenges, and solutions employed to create award-winning environments for aging.
• Understand the importance of including operational factors into the design process and how operators are positively impacting quality of life for residents, families, and staff.
• Gain insights into the design award submission, review, and award process.

 All badge types are welcome.