New affordable senior housing opens as region confronts aging demographics, rising costs - Aspen Journalism

New affordable senior housing opens as region confronts aging demographics, rising costs - Aspen Journalism

As the number of residents 65 and older continues to outpace those younger than 18 in the Roaring Fork Valley and across the country, there’s a growing need for affordable senior housing.  This noticeable demographic shift was top of mind for many who showed up last week in Glenwood Springs to celebrate the new $23 million affordable housing project for adults older than 55. The project, located at 2700 Midland Ave., stands across from an alread…