4:30-5:30 p.m

131-F. Inclusive Planning and Design to Support an Expanded Mission

Goddard House, a 175-year-old single-site assisted living and memory support community in Brookline, MA, embarked on a journey in 2019 to expand a mission that already distinguished it from the competition. This session will showcase the significant physical updates that Goddard House undertook to support programs deemed essential to that expanded mission, which calls for greater engagement with the Boston community, an increased focus on the creative arts, and renewed efforts to foster a sense of belonging for everyone. Presenters will describe the community's innovative approach to aging and examine the inclusive master plan and evidence-based design process that have enabled the Goddard House campus to create spaces tailored to support current and future residents and programs.

• Candace Cramer, CEO, Goddard House Assisted Living — Brookline, MA, US
• DeAnne Dupont, Board Member, Goddard House Assisted Living — Brookline, MA, US
• Philippe Saad, Principal, DiMella Shaffer — Boston, MA, USA
• John Kaufman, Resident, Goddard House Assisted Living — Brookline, MA, US
• Barbara Bauman, Resident, Goddard House Assisted Living — Brookline, MA, US