Climate adaptation + aging

Older Adults, Subsidized Housing, and Managed Retreat

Community-engaged research on flood risk, housing vulnerability, mobility, health, social support, and receiving-community readiness.

Community engagement with older adults

Overview

This project examines how older adults in subsidized housing experience climate risk and what forms of planning, housing, transportation, and care infrastructure are needed to support safe adaptation.

Download the 2025-2026 studio executive summary (PDF)