But to assure a humane transition, the assisted-living center should have contractual relations with other institutions - far from typical of the free-standing assisted-living center today.

In academic centers, simulation films are done for 99.6 percent of patients, but in free-standing centers the figure drops to 78 percent.

The original concept called for a 16-acre campus with three two-story buildings with three restaurants and a free-standing day-care center, said Mr. Nicotra.

Until last year Mr. Hardin opposed a free-standing black center, contending that it would symbolize racial separatism.

Many locations had a free-standing automotive center in the parking lot.

Whilst most birth centers are attached to hospitals, some are being established as free-standing centers much further away from hospital back-up.

One of the demands presented at the second round was a free-standing black cultural center.

On Saturday, September 3, 300 demonstrators gathered outside Paul Hardin's house to shout their demands for a free-standing center.

On Monday, October 5, the panel formally supported a free-standing black cultural center with a 10-2 vote.

Hardin issued a statement offering his support for a free-standing black cultural center on Thursday, October 15.