The challenge will be to create a thriving, safe community over a large area. Yet, there's more to community design than drawings. The design team's role in the first phase of Pioneer Park was limited because private firms drew the home plans. In the second phase of Pioneer Park's development, now under way, the team's role in home design is greater. Residents have had input in the designs.
Older people tend to want asingle-story house with everything accessible on the first floor.
It really varied depending on their life circumstances. In phase two, house choices will vary more. Wright, for instance, is an architect with The Weyland Partnership, where he designs homes or area developers. He has a bachelor's in architecture from the University of Kentucky. He's also seeking a Ph.D. at U of L in urban planning.