The Chicago Tribune has a good article here on Boomers choosing to “go green” when shopping for new homes and communities.
But, this is only after their specific lifestyle and convenience needs are met. The article compares the choice to “buying a Lexus Hybrid instead of a Toyota Prius”.
I’ve written about Boomers exploring different ways of going green here before, and no doubt it will be a noteworthy trend in years to come. Developers interested in the boomer market better get their green home plans and designs together!
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They have them in London, Edinburgh and York and you can really explore at your own pace with these audio guides. Yoo can download them from http://www.walktalktalktour.com.
Take a look.
Happy to see Boomers are going green. So many advantages to going green.
A green home can reduce utility costs, and if you have a good system, in many cases the electric company will pay you. Having a green house and growing your own fruits and veggies will keep costs down, and is much healthier. There is a lot of good information out there to help you go green. Start small one item at a time, soon it will be just part of everyday life.