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Derstine Property at Souderton Mennonite Homes

Owner/User: Living Branches With the goal of creating a sense of community and
neighborhood, the Master Plan for the property includes
Location: Souderton, Pennsylvania
approximately 84 new homes organized into a pedestrian
Design Statement: Bernardon is currently providing network. The independent units will include one-bedroom
architectural master planning services to Souderton and two-bedroom cottages or duplexes organized into five
Mennonite Homes, a longstanding retirement community “pocket neighborhoods,” each of which is an independent
offering a mix of independent living homes and apartments, walkable community with a central green and opportunities
personal care and skilled nursing. Souderton Mennonite for wellness and activity. The communities will have both
Homes is facing challenges related to an aging campus and community and individual gardens, some with raised planters
pressure from competitive communities in its marketplace. for ease of access, the harvesting of which will provide fresh
Additionally, Souderton owns a parcel of adjacent land produce for residents’ kitchens and dining options. Several
which it seeks to incorporate into its existing campus in multi-story hybrid buildings with approximately 10 units
a thoughtful way. As part of a process of exploring the each plus shared amenity spaces are also included in the
repositioning of the Souderton campus, Living Branches is program.
moving forward to create a Facility Master Plan for the 26-
acre Derstine Property on Cowpath Road for independent
living units, which will extend its service to older persons in
this community.

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