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Sonders Fort Collins Is The Nation’s First Pre-certified Lifelong Community

Meeting a crucial need for active aging

Sonders’ mission to support active aging is impeccably timed. Data released last month from the State Demography Office reveals a sustained surge in Colorado’s senior population. In about a decade, the number of residents over age 65 will increase to 20 percent of Colorado’s projected 6.8 million population and outnumber those under age 18 through 2060. That said, buyers who are seeking the ease of mainfloor living or empty nesters looking to downsize are finding the limited inventory of single-floor homes in northern Colorado frustrating at best. Many neighborhoods are built-out, and areas with main-floor living options are often far from the lifestyle amenities buyers desire in an age-in-place community. Thankfully, this is where Sonders t Sonders Fort Collins, home is a haven in every season. Uniquely designed “to foster a healthy culture for active aging,” Sonders is the nation’s first pre-certified lifelong community, as recognized by Colorado State University’s Institute for the Built Environment (IBE). Sonders Fort Collins, crafted from the ground up as a vibrant, sustainable, accessible community for all ages and abilities, earned its lifelong community designation in honor of three forward-thinking priorities: Sonders Fort Collins offers main floor living single-family homes and townhomes. 3. Deep connections between both neighbors and nature are intentionally nurtured. purpose, but they also “bring people together and (help) aging residents avoid assisted or independent living facilities for as long as possible,” noted Bill Swalling, principal of Actual Communities, LLP. 1. Homes offer intuitive, main-floor living; These community priorities not only infuse daily life with joy and 2. Creative amenities provide frequent active engagement;