Farnsworth House was developed by Rogerson in 1982 for The Farnsworth Housing Corporation to provide rent-subsidized one- and two-bedroom apartments for income-eligible frail elders and others with disabilities. Rogerson has managed Farnsworth House since 1982.
Notable Elements:
- Walking distance to necessary services
- Computer learning center
- Week-day lunch offered on-site for minimal donation
- Active tenants association plans trips and events
- Areas designed for use by community service and medical providers for both resident and nonresident elders
- Live-in staff for emergency response
- First area facility to encourage ownership of pets; developed model pet policy replicated nationally
- Computer center located on-site with Internet access and instruction available
- Community gardening opportunities available