2:45-3:45 p.m

122-B. Cultivating Connection: Finding Purpose and Value on a Farm

What happens when you pair a life plan community with a multi-use space serving the wider community? This session will answer that question. Presenters will share the story of Pleasant View Communities in Manheim, PA, which transformed a farm adjacent to its campus into a community center featuring public space for educational programs, outdoor activities, public events, and a municipal library. Discover how life plan community residents find purpose and value in the community center through educational programs, gardening, and volunteer opportunities. You'll see how land use and architectural master planning, along with local and regional partnerships, can help create innovative shared spaces that meet the needs of all stakeholders.

• Jonathan Hollinger, CEO/President, Pleasant View Retirement Community — Manheim, PA, USA
• Michael Allen-Hall, Principal, Noelker and Hull Associates, Inc. — Chambersburg, PA, US