March 11, 2026

Aging independently, by design

The Harvard University Gazette is talking about the Village model! 🎓

Most older adults say they want to spend their golden years in their own homes. The reality is more complicated, says urban planning expert.

In a new interview on aging in place, Harvard urban planning professor Ann Forsyth called villages “a successful example” of how older adults scattered throughout a city can “find each other through this villages group that provides services, social connection, and a sense of community.”

That’s exactly what our 50 (and growing) villages across California do every day — and why we work to help more communities launch and thrive.

📖 Read the full article: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/03/aging-independently-by-design/

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Palos Verdes Peninsula Village

Palos Verdes Peninsula Village provides a community where members continue to grow, engage with one another, and age with independence, dignity and purpose. Through volunteers and referrals, we provide support and services for members who have chosen to live in the communities and homes they love as they get older. Our mission is to preserve and enhance the comfort, security, dignity and sense of belonging for older residents who wish to continue to live on the Peninsula.