Retirement villages — walled, gated and separate seniors' enclaves — have had their day according to this article at ABC News - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-11/retire-the-retirement-village/12229702
"The word "retirement" is redundant and engagement between people of all ages is high. That's how participants in the Longevity By Design Challenge envisage life in Australia in 2050.
Their challenge was to identify ways to prepare and adapt Australian cities to capitalise on older Australians living longer, healthier and more productive lives. Their vision, outlined in this article, offers a positive contrast to much of the commentary on "ageing Australia"."
Read the full article at this link - Retirement villages have had their day
