Understanding the Housing Preferences of Older Adults: Insights from a Study on Micro-Housing in Salt Lake City, U.S.

Abstract

The main objective of this research was to investigate what older adults think about the idea of living in micro-housing as an affordable housing option in Salt Lake City. By conducting interviews with 20 individuals over 65 years old, we discovered that they prefer Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and micro apartments. Participants expressed concerns about tiny homes. The participants highlighted the importance of having a sense of community and access to amenities when choosing their housing. Additionally, they still preferred single-family homes because of space and financial factors. These findings offer insights for housing developers, architects, and policymakers who aim to create cities that are both sustainable and livable for people of all age groups.

Examining the Relationship between Geographic Groupings and Perspective of Critical Community Issues: An Audience Segmentation Analysis

“…First, the data were collected using a non-probability sampling procedure and distributed via an online survey platform. Although larger scale quantitative data collection has been recommended to extend upon smaller-scale qualitative studies examining perspectives from specific demographic groups (e.g., [79]), the resulting sample may not necessarily be representative of the entire population of the state of Georgia. For example, the online nature of the survey limited the respondent pool to those who had access to internet-based applications.…”