An artistic rendering of the proposed University Retirement Community construction. Image courtesy of Edenwald

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The Gallery at Roland Park nighttime render. Image courtesy of NexCore Group

Edenwald launches university program 

Maryland’s senior living is getting its first university-based retirement community. Goucher College and Edenwald Senior Living, both founded in the 1880s, have announced an innovative collaboration that aims to blend Goucher’s educational program with Edenwald’s senior living amenities. 

In 1985, Edenwald developed its current location in Towson on land purchased from Goucher. The new 284,000-square-foot expansion will be constructed on three acres of land, which Edenwald will lease from Goucher. 

The planned development includes three new towers, each eight to 11 stories high, which will include 127 new one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 1,300 to 1,800 square feet. The shared spaces will include rooftop decks and a café.  

This new university-based retirement community is designed to offer Edenwald residents unique access to a variety of Goucher’s resources. They will have the opportunity to audit classes, participate in an international study abroad program alongside Goucher’s undergraduate students, and engage in student-led activities in a community garden. 

Additionally, they will enjoy access to campus amenities such as the library, guest lectures and performing arts events. 

“This partnership builds on a 140-year legacy of educational innovation at Goucher College. Now, Goucher will be the first in Maryland to bring that same innovation and commitment to academic excellence to create a university retirement community with Edenwald, our long-time next-door neighbor,” said Goucher College President Kent Devereaux. 

New, co-generational classes launched this spring, which Edenwald residents can audit. In addition, they can sign up for a three-week study abroad program in Scotland this summer. 

The project is currently pending full approval and building permits from Baltimore County. The groundbreaking is anticipated next year, and the expansion is scheduled to open in 2029.  

“All members of the Edenwald community are excited about this collaboration,” said Mark Beggs, President and CEO of Edenwald. “We have so many residents who are Goucher alumni and retired faculty, that it creates a shared sense of community and ownership already, so that residents and Goucher faculty working together to build the programmatic elements is just amazing.” 

For more information about Edenwald, visit edenwald.org. 

New senior housing in Roland Park 

Construction has begun on The Gallery at Roland Park in Baltimore. NexCore Group and its senior housing operator, Experience Senior Living, is building a senior living community with 111 apartments, including independent living, assisted living and memory care units tailored to meet the changing needs of residents. 

Situated in the North Roland Park area near the intersection of Falls Road and Northern Parkway, The Gallery at Roland Park is designed to foster well-being among its residents and a connection with the Baltimore community at large. The three stories will feature classic interiors and shared spaces that encourage social interactions as well as the residents’ personal growth, such as a piano lounge, an activity room and a maker’s space. 

Two restaurants will provide distinct culinary experiences, ranging from casual everyday meals to pub-style offerings.  

The planned courtyards, outdoor dining spaces, and a walking path meandering around the community will allow residents to relax and connect with their natural surroundings. They may also choose to visit the salon, spa or fitness center, or use the chauffeured transportation services for cultural outings around town.  

“It’s all about bringing the experiences that our residents want to have into the community that they’re going to live in. That is what experience senior living is all about,” said Laura Larson, the senior vice president of marketing for NexCore Group. “We just really want to provide a place where seniors feel like they can continue to live the life that makes them happy.” 

The Gallery at Roland Park is scheduled to welcome residents in early 2027. In preparation for this, a showroom will eventually allow prospective residents and their families to explore the site firsthand. 

The Gallery at Roland Park is NexCore’s first senior housing community in Maryland.  

For more information about NexCore’s brand of communities, visit gallerysrliving.com.