E09 - Revive and Thrive—Strategies for Renovating Occupied Spaces
- Room: Ballroom E
- Session Number: E09
Sunday, April 14, 2024: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Description
Owners and operators are extremely focused on existing assets or acquisitions in the marketplace. This session will share the approaches and key elements in renovating and reprogramming an occupied senior living building to create a welcoming environment for the future while being mindful of the transition for residents, family members, and staff. Focused on the renovation of Erickson Senior Living at Chatsworth, it will explore the design process from programing to project completion and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement while receiving a return on investment. Take a deeper dive into the needs of today’s seniors and how to meet those needs while working within existing building conditions. HSW: No
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Learning Objectives
• Explain the impact of incorporating increased amenity spaces for building occupants and how to design for flexibility with evolving programs and operations in mind.
• Identify areas of investment that will have ROI and will have high impact on marketing tours and sales, while being mindful of budget, costs and economic conditions.
• Evaluate how to allow for larger resident rooms with updated finishes to compete with new construction communities.
• Recognize the impact of renovations on residents, family members, staff, and building operations and the extra steps that promote positivity during the renovation.