Longevity living means consciously choosing a place to live that supports health, regeneration and longevity. A home's location should provide access to green areas, public transport, services and calm surroundings conducive to everyday life. A good location also affects a healthy lifestyle, stress levels and social relationships. If you are wondering how to choose a home, take a look at how location influences residents' psychophysical wellbeing.
Longevity living – a philosophy in which location matters
Longevity living is an approach to designing spaces in which location and architecture support the longevity and wellbeing of residents. In recent years it has increasingly been said that a healthy lifestyle and one's place of residence are directly connected.
Research into the so-called blue zones – the regions of the world where people live the longest – shows that surroundings conducive to physical activity, social relationships and a calm daily rhythm are of enormous importance. Lifestyle genuinely affects how long we live, and its foundations are diet, movement, regeneration and relationships with other people.
The longevity philosophy rests on five pillars:
- a balanced diet and access to healthy food,
- regular physical activity,
- stress management and regeneration,
- strong social relationships and community,
- an environment conducive to health.
The impact of location on longevity
Our surroundings largely shape our everyday habits. If there are green areas, recreation spots and activity-friendly infrastructure nearby, residents move more often and spend more time outdoors.
Regular physical activity should amount to a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate exertion per week. Such activity strengthens the muscles, bones and circulatory system. A home located near parks, cycle paths or mountain trails encourages precisely this kind of spontaneous activity.
At the same time, calm surroundings and closeness to nature help lower stress levels. Excessive stress raises cortisol, which in the longer term negatively affects health and accelerates the body's ageing.
Health-supporting properties – what should a good location offer?
Health-supporting properties are those that enable residents to lead an active and balanced lifestyle. When choosing a home, it is worth paying attention to several features of the surroundings.
The most important of these are:
- public transport and a good commute to work,
- access to green areas and recreation spots,
- proximity of shops, clinics and services,
- schools and kindergartens for families with children,
- safe and peaceful surroundings.
A home's location should meet residents' everyday needs. The availability of infrastructure means that many matters can be dealt with quickly, without long journeys.
The concept of the 15-minute city is also increasingly discussed – one in which the most important places (shops, schools, clinics and recreation spaces) are within a short walk.
A healthy lifestyle and your place of residence
Closeness to nature encourages regeneration. Contact with greenery improves concentration, lowers stress and supports the body's circadian rhythm. At the same time, access to infrastructure – shops, clinics or a primary school – increases comfort of life.
It is also worth checking what may be built near a home in the future. The local zoning plan makes it possible to assess whether developments that would change the character of the area might appear nearby.
Regeneration and calm – why peaceful surroundings matter
Regeneration is one of the key elements of longevity, which is why peaceful surroundings are hugely important when choosing a home. Noise, heavy traffic or a lack of space to rest can negatively affect residents' health.
When choosing a home, it is worth paying attention to:
- the level of noise in the area,
- how much sunlight the home receives,
- the presence of green areas,
- the distance from busy streets,
- access to recreation space.
A good location is one that allows you to maintain a balance between access to infrastructure and the calm needed for everyday regeneration.
Location matters – for property value too
Homes located in central parts of a city usually achieve a higher price per square metre than those on the outskirts. At the same time, the development of local infrastructure – new roads, public transport or recreation spaces – can significantly increase the appeal of a given location.
Proximity to public transport is one of the most important factors affecting a home's value. A good commute to work, university or the city centre makes a property more attractive both to residents and to people interested in renting. The availability of everyday infrastructure – parks, schools, kindergartens or shopping centres – works in a similar way. Their presence nearby increases comfort of life and raises property value over the longer term.
Longevity living in practice – the example of a Proxin Development
In the projects delivered by Proxin, location and architecture are treated as elements that support the longevity and comfort of residents. A good example is the Izera Park development in Świeradów-Zdrój, which is being built amid spruce forests and the Izera Mountains.
This place was designed with the longevity lifestyle in mind. Its intimate scale, natural materials, access to recreation areas and spaces conducive to regeneration allow residents to slow down their pace of life and take care of their health. The development includes, among other things, a yoga room, a bike room and a Ganbanyoku sauna – a solution known for its health-promoting properties.
Kapitanat Garbary in Poznań, in turn, shows a different approach to location – urban longevity. The development is in the very centre of the city, a few minutes' walk from the Old Market Square and the riverside areas of the Warta. The proximity of infrastructure, public transport and recreation spaces means residents can enjoy the benefits of the 15-minute city.
The Proxin team has emphasised for years that a good residential investment begins with the right location. Every project is built on an analysis of residents' needs, the potential of a given district and the quality of a space that will serve for many years. This approach means that Proxin's developments are not merely residential buildings, but places designed with comfort of life and stable future property value in mind.
If you are considering buying a home or would like to better understand how to choose a location suited to your lifestyle, talk to the Proxin team. During a visit to the sales office you can learn the details of the development, the location and the architectural solutions behind the projects.
Get in touch with the Proxin team: sprzedaz@proxin.pl / +48 603 711 805 / izerapark.pl
