Research was conducted into the quality of life of dementia care recipients and their surrounding community of care providers.
    
This is a new model of care, a master-planned community at the former Frankford Arsenal in Northeast Philadelphia, which is designed with intent to provide a community of acceptance, meet the needs of those who have been diagnosed with dementia, and to support the wellbeing of those who care from them.  

The community includes independent living residential homes, an assisted living care home, and a community health center devoted to the social, cognitive, health and wellness of those living with dementia.  It provides a safe and welcoming environment for social interaction, meaningful activities, therapies, and physical and mental health practice and research.  Perhaps more importantly, the site and orientation of the spaces will provide managed interaction with pre-school and school-aged children to promote acceptance of those with differing abilities within their community.

40,000 Square feet of space were designed (across 3 buildings),  specifically for individuals with dementia, and commercial, health care, and residential spaces were designed.