The Discovery Square condos community is located at 3140 Centreville Road, Herndon.
It features a mix of 805 townhouses, stacked townhouses and condominium units that range from 2 to 4 bedrooms, 2 to 5 bathrooms, 1 to 2 garages, and an elevator. Continue reading
The mixed residential community of Robinson Landing is located at Wolfe Street and South Union Street in Old Town Alexandria. Developed by EYA, the community comprises of 26 townhouses with three to five bedroom and 70 condominiums with one, two and three bedrooms. All residences offer amazing views of the Potomac Waterfront. Continue reading
Bottling House Condo is located on North Washington Street between Oronoco and Pendleton Streets in Old Town Alexandria. The condominium community offers seven (7) loft style homes with one, two and three bedrooms with one, two and two and half units respectively. The three bedroom units comprise of balcony, den and terrace. Some homes within the community have elevator access with some having one or two parking spaces.Continue reading
Gaslight Square condos in Arlington VA are located in a walkable community. Moreover, the innovative designs bring together the best features of Abdo's award winning residences. Direct elevator access and underground garage a plus.
Gaslight Square condos were built in 2012 and their prices vary from $720,000 to $1,400,000.
As large numbers of people age, an increasing percentage finds stairs a challenge.
Bucknell Manor stairway.
Housing safety experts say climbing stairs can be good exercise for older people, but the stairs should be safe. Among the things that need to be done to increase the safety factor are:
Add lighting at both the top and the bottom.
Put stair railings on both sides.
Make sure it is easy to see individual treads by adding visual contrast.
Consider an elevator or a lift.
Consider remodeling in order to live on one floor only.
Source: Washington Post, Maryann Haggerty (08/14/2010)
