A Landmark Senior Living Renewal Breaks Ground in Texas
Manor Park’s Age of Renewal project, designed by RDG Planning & Design, prioritizes wellness, clarity and community through strategic renovation and adaptive reuse.
RDG Planning & Design joined Manor Park leadership, residents and community partners on January 15, 2026, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Age of Renewal Capital Project, a $31 million campus renewal that repositions Manor Park for the future while honoring its legacy as a life plan community in Midland, Texas. The project was made possible by contributions from 134 donors in a collective show of support that exceeded the campaign’s original goal and underscores the Midland community’s long-standing commitment to Manor Park.
Guided by a comprehensive campus master plan, the project renews the heart of the Manor Park campus through the renovation of the Barney Greathouse Activity Building, the adaptive reuse of the former Younger Center into a new Welcome and Wellness Center, targeted upgrades to existing facilities, campus-wide HVAC improvements and the removal of outdated skilled nursing buildings to improve campus clarity and landscape connections. Together, these moves support a more wellness-forward model of senior living and encourage residents to re-engage with shared spaces and one another.
“The Age of Renewal Capital Project will modernize our campus, improve wellness and educational spaces and position Manor Park to serve current and future residents for the next 40 years and beyond,” said Stephen Nelson, president and CEO of Manor Park. “This project is about renewal — of buildings, of purpose and of community.”
Design for the renovated Barney Greathouse Activity Building retains its role as the social heart of the Manor Park campus, but with a renewed sense of openness and energy. Once heavy and inward-facing, RDG’s design incorporates abundant daylight, clearer connections between spaces and an atmosphere designed for daily gathering. Updates to finishes, technology and food service support a wide range of activities, from casual dining to community events, while spaces throughout the building are reshaped to better reflect how residents and staff use them. A former multipurpose room is reimagined as a dedicated Cultural Center, where performances, lectures and meetings can take place.
The transformation of the former Younger Center marks a defining shift in how residents and visitors experience the Manor Park campus. Reimagined as a new Welcome and Wellness Center, the building establishes a clear front door and a more intuitive sense of arrival. Inside, a centralized reception and improved sightlines make navigation simple and welcoming, particularly for first-time visitors. At its core, the Wellness Center brings movement and activity to the forefront of campus life, anchored by a regulation pickleball court that energizes surrounding spaces. Fitness, training and rehabilitation areas are thoughtfully organized to support residents of varying abilities, reinforcing Manor Park’s commitment to wellness, connection and lifelong vitality.
“Manor Park’s Age of Renewal aligns physical spaces with a cultural shift toward wellness, connection and longevity,” said Elizabeth Fichter, AIA, NCARB, architect at RDG. “By working within existing building footprints and reusing key structures, the project preserves the campus’s character while extending the life of these buildings and supporting both residents and staff.”
Construction is expected to take 15 to 18 months.