Best CCRC designs for Global Awards shortlisted
MELBOURNE: The shortlist for the best continuous care retirement communities (CCRC) design has been declared.
Over 250 designs have been considered by the awards secretariat. One of the finalists in this category is shown above.
Builders of a planned nine-acre higher-density seniors housing district in Langley City have told City council they are running behind schedule due to an issue involving a rental home on the property where the Rosewood complex is proposed.
In a letter to the City asking for a one-year extension of the time limit for completing a development application, Rosewood architect Robert Billard advised the extension would allow the present tenants living at 20974 Old Yale Road to remain there until February 29, 2020, after which more time would be required to “fully and properly disconnect all services and prepare the home for demolition.”
In a report to council, Roy M. Beddow, the City deputy director of development services, suggested a six-month extension instead, noting that municipal policy only allows for six months, and if there isn’t substantial progress after that time, “staff will review and consider next steps at that time.”
Council approved a six-month extension without debate at their Monday, Nov. 18 meeting.
Hehe Rosewood Development wants to build a seniors care and housing complex on 4.44 acres along Old Yale Road at the eastern edge of the City, that would include a 28-bed long-term care facility, 169 assisted living units and 95 seniors-oriented multi-family residential units.
The Global Award winner will be announced in December in London. (Globals)
