Much of the thinking in this session was inspired by a seventy-one year old lady who is beginning to get serious about her next move. She’s lived in the area for many years, likes it and wants to stay. She once had a farm in theBeaverValley, where she designed her own rather nice farm house, a modest 1,700 sq ft hillside home. She is highly opinionated and has no time for what she calls the “squirrel cages” she’s looked at. She says she wants to move before the bad design of the unit she’s in now becomes un-livable because it’s just not a seniors-friendly design.

Well, this is our chance to get it right the first time, so once again we offer a number of features and thoughts for you to rate according to how you feel they’d influence your decision to live in Meaford Haven.

And bear in mind that the items in this questionnaire apply mainly to the garden homes and condo apartments. The Seniors residence has its own set of special features.


Bathrooms

1. 19" high toilets that let you lower yourself and rise again without excess strain on your knees and hips. $
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2. Walk-in bathtubs, the kind that have a door. Step in, close the door, have a real bath or shower. Even though they are five times the price of a conventional tub, I would pay to have this. $$$$
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3. Pedestal washbasins instead of vanities, so a wheelchair can get close to the sink. $
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4. Bidets. $$
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Living Spaces

1. A picture window with a viewing area no more than 19' from the floor. $$
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2. That window should actually frame a view, wherever possible.
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3. Glassed-in sunrooms instead of open balconies. $$$$$
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4. Wide doorways throughout to accommodate walkers and wheelchairs. $$
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5. Light switches and thermostats set low on the wall for easy reach.
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6. High ceilings, minimum 9'. $$$
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7. Open concept design, kitchen and living area integrated as one space.
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8. Gas fireplace. $$$$
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9. Small, functional master bedroom with space given over to larger closet(s).
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10. Choice of fixture and finish levels:

  • a) Silver: Basic Builder Specs
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  • b) Gold: Higher Quality trim and floors, other features generally considered optional.
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  • c)Platinum: As close as we can get to custom design without pricing ourselves out of the market.
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11. Many large shelving units with storage, offered as options.
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What are your thoughts about the following?:

1. I'm more interested in a small unit than a large one because....

2. I'm more interested in a larger unit because...

This space is for you to add your thoughts, for instance, what else should be on this list? What have we missed that would make a meaningful difference to you?

Thank you,

Pierre Boiron
Developer

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