NYC is projected to see a 40% increase in the older adult population by 2040, only 37 NORCs exist to serve current population of 1.5M older adults
New York City, NY (December 4, 2024)— The New York City Council is poised to pass the Expanding Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) Act (Intro 1022), a groundbreaking initiative designed to support the city’s growing older adult population at tomorrow’s Stated Meeting.
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New York, NY — Last week, Council Member Jennifer Gutierrez, in partnership with Chair Crystal Hudson of the Aging Committee, introduced the Expanding Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) Act. This legislation, which will be heard on September 21st, calls for a comprehensive study to identify potential NORCs and Neighborhood NORCs in New York City and to assess the needs of older adults living in these communities.
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