Photo by Anthony Jinson By far, being in nature is the environment that gives Carolyn the most strength and inspiration. She experiences a richer, deeper, grounded presence. Traveling to Patagonia, Argentina this year was at the top on her list for beautiful, inspiring travels. She took four adventurous warrior-women with her for two weeks. The highlight of […]
COMO Living is proud to be the media sponsor for this year’s Kitchens in Bloom home tour taking place on May 1. This annual event is a fundraiser for Services for Independent Living. Each year the KIB team seeks out unique, beautiful and eye-catching kitchen remodels for the public to look at and ask questions
I’m always on the hunt for a new room to make over for COMO Living and when my friend and co-worker told me she was expecting a baby boy after having two girls, I thought this project would be perfect. This family loves camping. As for me…not so much. In fact, my idea of “roughing
The Village of Bedford Walk provides high-end retirement living and a vibrant community. Since the mid-1990s, baby boomers have been flocking to college towns, where low cost of living and vibrant culture are attractive features for retirement. With trendy restaurants, art and music festivals; endless parks and trails; educational opportunities; and highly rated health care
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The Columbia Housing Authority rebuilds public housing. Since 2013, the Columbia Housing Authority has had a master plan in place to rehabilitate its 719 affordable housing units and add a property for homeless veterans. Thanks to federal funding and local financing from Providence Bank and Central Bank of Boone County, 242 units are
When looking for the right solution for you or someone you love, how can you tell the difference between the options available? Here are a few definitions to help. Independent Living – These facilities are designed for those who are able to live without help, but who also want freedom from maintaining their
Over the past two years, a group of Columbia institutions have collaborated to create a new housing complex — Patriot Place — to help veterans overcome homelessness. After he left prison, Danny Yates lived in the Community Release Center, in downtown St. Louis, and tried to stave off addiction. But drugs were pretty much
Checking in on five development projects around town. Curious about the development scene in Columbia? Follow the link to learn more about a project. Shakespeare’s Mixed-Use Building American Campus Communities U Centre Bengal’s/Casablanca Apartment Complex Bleu Patio Professional Building Northwest Medical Isotopes Production Facility at Discovery Ridge
Purpose: Mixed-use professional and retail space. Size: Five stories with retail space in basement and rooftop deck. Dates: Construction completed within 12-13 months. When Matt Beckett watched a crew in January drilling structural borings around the Bleu Restaurant’s patio, he felt elated. It might be hard to imagine someone feeling anything close to joy while
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