With adults age 65 and older projected to account for more than 20 percent of the U.S. population over the next decade,

according to Taylor Johnson client Marcus & Millichap, senior housing developers and construction companies are finding dynamic ways to deliver contemporary housing options that appeal to this older demographic. When residential options for seniors are built in as part of a mixed-use project, it can be a win-win for developers, operators and the surrounding community, say TJ clients CA Senior Living and KTGY Architecture + Planning. Similarly, Englewood Construction sees a bright future in senior housing development as construction teams are increasingly viewed as partners rather than just vendors.

All four clients were featured in the recent issue of Seniors Housing Business. Read more about senior housing in mixed-use communities here and general contractor roles here.

Griffin Plaza, a KTGY-designed senior living community in the heart of a 10-acre shopping plaza in Simi Valley, Calif., serves residents and neighbors alike.