ATLANTA—New senior living developments have been springing up across Metro Atlanta. Of course, that should come as no surprise because of the large number of Baby Boomers in the city.
According to the US Census Bureau, Atlanta has experienced the ninth-largest Baby Boomer boom since 2009 out of all large US cities. Additionally, the 45 to 64 age group is the fastest-growing segment in Atlanta.
“Because of this, Atlanta and its suburbs, including Roswell, Marietta and Gwinnett, have become a hotbed for senior living communities, which includes independent, assisted and memory care facilities,” Huntly Gordon, president of New South Construction, tells GlobeSt.com. As he sees it, a primary driver behind the uptick in new developments is that seniors do not want to move from their current neighborhoods.
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