197: Find Your Just Right Spot For Aging Gracefully – Loren Ostrow

Aging. Wondering what do I do and where will my life lead me? It's
happening to all of us. One of the biggest questions is "When the
time comes, where do I find a community that is welcoming to me as
an aging, retired gay man, without the fear of having to hide back
in the closet?" Loren Ostrow, the founder and developer of Out Palm
Springs shares how he and his organization is changing retirement
living for the LGBTQ community. This insightful conversation might
surprise you of the things you aren't thinking about as you march
towards those golden years. About Loren

The driving force behind Living Out, Loren Ostrow has an
extensive background in large project development and management.
As president of Silver Slipper Gaming, LLC., Bossier Casino
Venture, Inc., and a principal in KOAR International, LLC. Mr.
Ostrow and his companies have successfully acquired, developed,
and managed properties that include casinos, hotels, shopping
centers, restaurants, condominiums, and other major commercial
real estate endeavors. He currently serves as Chief Executive
Officer and President of Living Out, Palm Springs. Loren holds a
B.A. degree from the University of Rochester (graduating Magna
Cum Laude), an MBA in finance and accounting from the University
of Rochester, and a J.D. degree from Stanford Law School. Loren
is also a well-known member of the LGBTQ community, both as an
active participant in LGBTQ causes and as a generous
philanthropist. Loren has served on the Boards of Directors of
the Los Angeles LGBT Center, the National Gay & Lesbian Task
Force, and Congregation Kol Ami. He continues his 20+ – year
tenure on the Los Angeles LGBT Center Board of Directors and
continues to be a significant financial benefactor for issues
important to the LGBTQ community. Loren and his business partner,
Paul Alanis, have been in partnership for more than 40 years.
Loren and his husband of 30 years, Brian Newkirk, reside in Los
Angeles, Palm Springs, and Provincetown.
About Living Out Palm Springs

Living Out Palm Springs will be an upscale resort apartment
community built on nine acres in central Palm Springs,
California. It will comprise 122 luxury apartments, in four unit
configurations ranging from a 1 bed, 1 ½ bath + den, to a 2 bed,
2 ½ bath + den. Units will range from approximately 1,100 sq. ft
to 1,700 sq. ft. with every unit containing a large usable
balcony or patio. The architecture of the community will
reference the iconic Mid-Century Modern style for which Palm
Springs is famous. The project will feature dramatic landscaping,
desert mountain views, an upscale, full-service restaurant and
bar operated by nationally-known chefs and restaurateurs Susan
Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, movie theater with reclining
seats, game room, card room, state of the art fitness center,
arts and crafts studio, massage rooms, a hair salon including
manicure and pedicure facilities, and an innovative community
lounge that will include a coffee bar, prepared food options and
work space.


The exterior of the property will include covered surface parking
for all residents as well as guest and retail parking, an event
lawn, BBQ and entertainment areas, a resort-style swimming pool,
three separate jacuzzi spa areas, bocce ball courts, a putting
green, orchards, rose gardens and walking paths. One of the
unique features of the project will be a large pet park, with
areas for large and small dogs adjacent to a full-service pet
facility, including a retail store, grooming facilities, pet
daycare and overnight boarding.


Living Out Palm Springs will provide onsite and virtual concierge
services to meet the needs of all its residents. Additionally, to
provide choices for Living Out residents who are interested in
aging-in-place options, Living Out Palm Springs will work with
local LGBTQ+...