Transitions in Housing Older Canadians
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Transitions in Housing Older Canadians
What has already changed…
Code changes 2015
- smoke alarms to have visual signal- blocking in main bath now required at water closet, shower, and bath tub- Slip resistant surface finish for stairs and ramps- Increased barrier free passing area- Barrier free path of travel – all floor areas and roof amenity area. (essentially require elevations or ramps through majority of part 3 buildings)- Barrier free residential apartment suites up to 15% min. and spread out between floors and proportionate unit type.- Exterior walks (tactile indicators, wider curb ramps)- Power doors (operator and locations)- Restrictions on none barrier free accessible floors
Design Changes
∗ Places to grow
∗ Intensification
∗ Land Costs
∗ Affordability
Eby Estates
Eby Estates - Dorset
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Huron Landing
Huron Landing – Semi DetachedSapphire & Emerald
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The Brockton
Huron Point
Modifying Current Floor Plans…
Creatingeasy accessibility
with minimaladded costs
We need to meet the needs of an aging
population by facilitating senior comfort, security,
independence, and well being.