Jun. 9, 2006 - Baby Boomers shaping the way builders build

At a recent meeting in Arizonia of the National Association of homebuilders, it was determined that the baby boomers will have a real impact of the shaping of the housing market.

America's 50plus population will hit over 100 million by 2010.  The building industry is developing a strong sense of importance of this segment of the market.  The boomers are no longer looking for the traditional *retirement* community.  They want to live somewhere that they can remain active and stay employed if they choose.

Boomers will want informality and spontanous no longer will a simple clubhouse with tennis and golf do.  The boomer wants high tech and all the multi media at their fingertips.  Fitness and health are still a priority but for the boomers, it should be natrual walkable areas.

I am a boomer and I would agree with the above, anyone else agree?