I think that large empty lot on Redwood street (Behind the Toyota dealership) would be a good location for a development like this.

Close to the doctors office (one block away).

Close to all ammenities without a vehicle.

Cheep land, better homes.

Neighborhood between there and the First Liter has renewal potential as an elderly and disabled serviced, and low income single parent family neighborhood. I think those people in 'the hood' get old as well.

I'd like to see some of the downtown services moved into that neighborhood as well. Things like youth shelters that are currently located next to strip joints, and food banks that disrupt business in the downtown. Kind of like a civilian home area in 'the hood' for family services.

I know of a few homes in the area in need of complete renovations that could just as easily be reno'd into disability units for not much differnece in the cost. This an area PG fails the grade in.

Yep-and you just failed the grade for picking that location for a seniors home, and then throw in the mix of low income single parents and youth centers! and food banks yet-I assume with full kitchen facilities? Nice mix for crack shacks and pushers-and throw in the ladies of the day or night.
I really think you are joshing us!
If not, are you on medication?
You obviously need help otherwise.

Its an idea. Are you telling me that you support having youth centers downtown next to a strip club full of drunken horney men. To me that is something that makes no sense.

On the other hand having a low income senior center within a block of a major health services center would seem appropriate. I agree scenery and safety are also a concern, but those can be incorperated into any substantial development.

IMO it makes sense to take a bad neighborhood and try to improve it with low income developments and service being a source of change. The first thing being removing children from the downtown scene would benefit everyone in the community including the downtown businesses.

I think if you plan to develop west of Victoria for low income assisted living for families, as well as disabed and senior services, coordinated with by-law inforcement and zoning, you can reclaim that neighborhood from the drug pushers.

Push 'the hood' east of Victoria and south of 22nd with much needed low income housing for singles and low income couples housing along the slew where that trailer park is now. Its kind of a dead end in there as is so it can act as a natural bottle for criminal activity.

In chess you want to be a move ahead. It looks like we have long been a move behind in that neighborhood.

The absentee land owners in the hood IMO get by because their is no other quality housing for low income people, so therefore they are forced to pay the absentee slum lord of the hood. Most absentee slumb lord of the hood are residents of Vancouver or beyond, and all they care for is their rent money.

IMO if social services dollars were to plan a strategic developemnt in that neighborhood they could contain the hood element and by providing quality low income housing put pressure on the slumb lords to clean up their properties or lose their easy source of rental income.

Those that don't maintain their property should be looked at for removal through some kind of eye sore by-law.

Yes-you need help!
You have decided all seniors are "low income." I beg to differ with you. Many seniors have more money then you will probably ever see, but do require assistance, (Not monetary), just in every day living. They also need protection from the type of society you suggest they be placed amongst.
The hood is the hood-and will remain so for many years to come. People choose to live there, depending on their chosen lifestyle. The old "birds of a feather-flock together" suggests people of ill repute desire others for company with the same interests. Creating a total "natural bottle" for criminal activity, and then ordering the slum landlords to clean up their properties must be your idea of some kind of a joke.
You are just too far out and I feel it would be impossible to reason with your ridiculous solutions to remedy the problems presented in the "hood" area. The problems there were allowed to fester and grow to a high proportion, and no by law is going to have much of an impact on the residents in that area.
In any event, don't come up with irrational ideas for the seniors which would jeopardize their peace and security in those somewhat mistakenly called "golden years."
With your ideas-best if you just "don't go there." Get the message?

Anywhere as long as there is a shuttle bus to the casino. You're welcome. As Judge Judy says, " If you don't like it, MOVE!"

Trusted I noticed that you have not offered a counter argument. Any location you think would be appropriate and for what reasons? Your right that rich people as well as poor people get old.

Yes, as a matter of fact I do know of a great location. Here it is:
The Ponderosa Mobile Home Park is for sale, along with the park next to it and I believe the other piece of property right to the corner. Maybe 8 acres of riverfront property, right in the city.
Build a senior complex where each suite has a view both up river to the bridge and downriver. Apparently lots of wildlife can be seen across the river also. Leave an area for small garden patches, perhaps 6X8-enough for some lettuce, green onions, radishes or whatever.(Many seniors thrive on their ability to grow a garden). Have the front lined with flower boxes and allow them to maintain and care for them.
Have a couple socialized animals in residence so those seniors who love animals can pet and love them and feel they are part of their lives. It is called therapy. A small club house for socializing , card playing, group visiting, movies, (on T V of course) with limited kitchen facilities for refreshments.
There is even a small cove for doing a bit of fishing if steps were placed to go down to the rivers edge.
It is not healthy for many seniors who have a tendency to become isolated. Any senior complex should have a decent sized foyer-where the residents will meet when coming and going, and becoming more social is sure to be a given.
The location is close to the hospital, shopping,(Superstore, Pine Centre, and College Heights). and of course-the Casino. I actually do know of
many seniors who enjoy an hour or two at that casino, and limit themselves to $20.00 a visit.
The location is very private. Not conducive to attracting the criminal element. There is one road in and out, so no drive through traffic.
It is very close to the cemetary, and you may think this sounds morbid, but many seniors who have lost their loved ones take great pleasure in tending to the grave sites. The placement of senior centres in this city is not conducive to this activity, and seniors have said they have to beg to be taken to the cemetary for a short visit, and never given the opportunity to so much as plant a flower. Sad indeed.
Seniors do not ask for much-now do they? Some get rather crochety, but most just accept and many are almost forgotten by relatives, as birthdays and special days become unimportant. In a properly operated senior residence, this would not happen. They would get the respect they deserve.
Surely a decent senior residence can be built which the residents would be proud to call home, and it would not be required they forfeit every dime they get from pensions to reside there.
I know many seniors have a great deal of money, but they fear they will lose their security if they spend too openly. Also their beneficiaries do not want them spending too much of what they expect will be theirs-and at times-I have seen those who were almost breathless with the anticipation of receiving a windfall. I saw it in my own family-so I know it is happening.
In any case-if a new senior residence is to be built-I would hope it is not on par with some previously built-no cement cubicles anymore-but something seniors would be proud to live in-built by people who really cared about those in their mistakenly called, "Golden years."

I can't argue with that.