Originally Posted by
Roger
I can imagine the neighbours around that site will be "thrilled" to know they'll be looking at eight story apartment blocks.
The other interesting thing about this site being so steep is how are elderly residents going to get around the site to visit the central common area's and enjoy a vibrant social life ? Will those who struggle with even moderate inclines like my elderly mother be somewhat constrained within their "apartment".
My poor old mum can't even make the modest incline back from the common area's at her retirement village now. Luckily she can still drive so she isn't trapped in her nice self contained 113 sq. metre condominium and the Peninsula Club on the Whangaparaoa. I think she would be horrified to live in a multi level apartment of say 40-50 sq metres. I could never have suggested that to her whereas a nice large stand alone ground level condominium north facing with its own sunroom opening up onto nice garden's...now that's care free retirement village living at its best :)