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High tech homes are making it easier for the elderly and handicapped to live more independently. Blueroof Technologies, with the support of researchers from local Pittsburgh universities Penn State Greater Allegheny, Carnegie Mellon University’s Quality of Life Technology Center and the University of Pittsburgh are designing and testing homes built using robotic, handicapped, and electronic technology.  The mayor and local leaders from McKeesport have joined with them to form the McKeesport Independence Zone where they’re building 15 to 20 “smart” houses.  There have been a few test homes already built in the Pittsburgh area.

I’m actually excited about these developments, but can’t help but think that the new housing possibilities are the result of the aging baby boom population.  Because of its size, this generation has been uniquely successful in making its needs felt.