Across The US, Universities Courting Wave Of Retirees

Retirement communities in college towns, even in some cases on campus, are a growing trend as boomers age.

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December 5, 2004, 11:00 AM PST

People over 65 are a hot development demographic in college towns. Today's 35 million will swell to 80 million by 2030. Six out of 10 boomers age 48 to 52 plan to move to a new home for retirement. Universities are looking at housing to entice this group to their cities.

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