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Lifestyle :: Lifelong Learning Finds a HomeUniversity centered communities are a growing trend in real estate development. Developers have zeroed in on ready and willing Baby Boomers, who want to live and learn near a college of choice. The appeal of these college-affiliated retirement communities are a host of stimulating activities: reading, learning, libraries, stimulating discussions, interacting with young people - within an easy reach.North Carolina's The Pines at Davidson College, boasts "the friendly ambience of a small village along with the intellectual excitement of one of the finest liberal arts colleges in the nation." A recent New Yorker magazine ad touted the benefits of living near Ohio's Oberlin College campus, and reference was made to over 400 cultural annual events to enhance the lifestyle of retirees in the shadow of their ivy halls. And the concept isn't limited to the merely affluent: At The Park Lane Classic Hyatt Residences near Stanford, lavish one bedroom units come with a $4,000,000 price tag. The idea developed in partnership with a Stanford grad who found the lure of living near her alma mater irresistible. So living the luxe life can go hand in hand with lifelong learning. The options abound for those seeking this in a continuing education environment as their retirement years approach, and they only need to look as far as their alma mater to find a perfect spot for intellectual and cultural pursuits. And for the spouse who remains a rabid college football or basketball fan? Bliss... By: KWE Group's Real Estate Associate, Sandy Carrier |
