Planned Communities Like Lake Arrowhead Are Planned For To Have Small Energy Footprints

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We ve heard it referred to as" the graying of America" , "the Baby Boomer tsunami" and" the pre- senior population" .

What they all failed to take into account in all their dire predictions is the fact that this generation is unlike any other that came before. Sociologists and others have been sounding a warning bell for years about the stresses that elderly and maturing Baby Boomers will put on an already stressed system. More highly educated, more active and, more professional more diverse than previous generations, this generation has affected everything from the way new products are marketed to the way that new communities are planned and built. This generation is not so much aging as truly coming into its own, and new home construction in the Cherokee county area reflects that. Cherokee County, located firmly in, Georgia the heart of the Sun Belt, is one of the areas already seeing the effects of the maturing Baby Boomer generation. Among the most popular Cherokee County new homes are those that are located within some of Georgia s most popular" active adult communities" . The active adult communities that make up a large portion of Cherokee County new homes are redefining what" retirement communities" are all about.

The term was coined to describe this generation, which sees retirement as a chance to spread their wings and truly enjoy all that life has to offer, and the active adult communities in the area are designed to make the most of Georgia s beautiful weather, stunning scenery and sparkling social and entertainment offerings. Depending on the particular community, the available homes may include condominiums, detached single family homes, luxury homes and, multiple family homes more. Many are self- contained, with every possible amenity included within their gates. Some are strictly for adults over the age of 5 Others, recognizing the value of intergenerational community, include populations of all ages. Others don t even have gates, but have been planned to offer all the needed amenities- and many luxuries- within a few miles of every front door in the community. That centerpiece may be a world class golf course- or several- or a water park, a mountain preserve, a lake. The most popular new homes are those that feature a special" centerpiece" attraction.

Many offer the beauty and serenity of nature in surroundings that seem far removed from the city, but are in reality only minutes from downtown Atlanta, the South s largest metropolitan area. Those living in these active adult communities have access to wonderful entertainment venues, museums and other, top dining establishments cultural offerings as well as some of the best hospitals and medical care in the world. Those new homes offer the best of both worlds- serene surroundings for the spirit and access to all the sparkling amenities of a major metropolitan area. The communities themselves are reminiscent of the private reserves of the so- called" rich and famous" . Most feature a full slate of activities geared toward entertainment, leisure and education. Residents have access to top- notch athletic and fitness amenities, including private and public golf courses, swimming pools and gyms.

Most Active Adult communities include a community center that offers regular activities and classes ranging from calisthenics to yoga, from art fundamentals to sculpture. Living in an active adult community offers many benefits and amenities, but there is one that is seldom mentioned- though it would be a major selling point to the very energy and environmentally conscious members of this generation. Many have coupled with area universities and colleges to offer college level courses and degree programs, many of them conducted in the community at the community center. Planned communities like Lake Arrowhead are planned for to have small energy footprints. Instead, these communities are designed to be harmonious with their natural environments and to contribute to the Earth rather than taking away from it. Unlike the communities of twenty and thirty years ago, these communities are designed to combat the suburban sprawl that has led to so many environmental dangers. The Southern states are expected to see an enormous population increase in the pre- senior and senior communities, and new home builders are working to keep pace with the growing demand for communities geared to adults who intend to enjoy every moment of their lives in active play and activities.

The new construction and scheduled new construction in the area includes a number of communities similar to Lake Arrowhead, where country living meets metropolitan convenience in a perfect marriage.