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Commented on Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Supported a comment by K Dorsey on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
K Dorsey
Design the building to be resilient and have robust internet and connectivity.
Design the building to be resilient and have robust internet and connectivity.
Supported a comment by K Dorsey on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
K Dorsey
Yes I have. Edgewater, theater, restaurants, easy access to Lake Erie, and good community spirit.
Yes I have. Edgewater, theater, restaurants, easy access to Lake Erie, and good community spirit.
Supported a comment by James R on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
James R
Has anyone considered a common vertical gardening space for growing food?
Has anyone considered a common vertical gardening space for growing food?
Supported a comment by Ben H on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Ben H
The design is very nice overall. If possible, I'd love to see a green roof atop the one-story part. That would improve the view for residents as well. It would also be nice for the architect to design a distinct matching bus shelter. Residents (seniors, rent controlled) would use it daily. There's precedent just down the street at 65th and Detroit, although learn from their mistakes and don't put holes in the roof. But the street-level for this project looks inviting and it has the potential to revitalize this section of Detroit Ave, and a matching shelter would complete the look.
The design is very nice overall. If possible, I'd love to see a green roof atop the one-story part. That would improve the view for residents as well. It would also be nice for the architect to design a distinct matching bus shelter. Residents (seniors, rent controlled) would use it daily. There's precedent just down the street at 65th and Detroit, although learn from their mistakes and don't put holes in the roof. But the street-level for this project looks inviting and it has the potential to revitalize this section of Detroit Ave, and a matching shelter would complete the look.
Supported a comment by Edwin Luciano on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Edwin Luciano
Affordability and reasonable rent are two different topics affordability is having enough discretionary funds after paying the rent/utilities/groceries etc. You also have to keep in mind that some senior citizens may have a car they have to not only put gas on a weekly basis but put money aside for any unexpected repairs but on the other side you also have senior citizens that catch the bus so they got to have enough bus fare or to buy a monthly bus pass which right now it's in excess of $100. So a reasonable monthly rent should be considered when discussions of rent are initiated. senior citizens are always living on a tight budget and they're stretching things out so we have to be cognizant of them and that they will be able to maintain that apartment without any stress, fear or worries that the rent's going to get behind or they're going to get evicted.
Affordability and reasonable rent are two different topics affordability is having enough discretionary funds after paying the rent/utilities/groceries etc. You also have to keep in mind that some senior citizens may have a car they have to not only put gas on a weekly basis but put money aside for any unexpected repairs but on the other side you also have senior citizens that catch the bus so they got to have enough bus fare or to buy a monthly bus pass which right now it's in excess of $100. So a reasonable monthly rent should be considered when discussions of rent are initiated. senior citizens are always living on a tight budget and they're stretching things out so we have to be cognizant of them and that they will be able to maintain that apartment without any stress, fear or worries that the rent's going to get behind or they're going to get evicted.
Supported a comment by Edwin Luciano on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Edwin Luciano
Relatively close proximity to the lake and the metroparks lakefront reservation. Also I like the close proximity to Cudell-Detroit bus/rapid transit station; as well as how the neighborhood just have to take one bus to travel into downtown versus having to make transfers.
Relatively close proximity to the lake and the metroparks lakefront reservation. Also I like the close proximity to Cudell-Detroit bus/rapid transit station; as well as how the neighborhood just have to take one bus to travel into downtown versus having to make transfers.
Supported a comment by Edwin Luciano on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Edwin Luciano
I would say that area can benefit from better lighting, and safe secure parking lots. Also, Detroit Shoreway could or should coattail off of Ohio City Inc and Ohio City Ambassadors where they escort individuals to and from cars, or to bus stops and wait with them; they also go on litter patrol and they help shovel sidewalks during the winter months Basically they're extra eyes and ears for the safety of all especially the single mothers, senior citizens which are two vulnerable population.
I would say that area can benefit from better lighting, and safe secure parking lots. Also, Detroit Shoreway could or should coattail off of Ohio City Inc and Ohio City Ambassadors where they escort individuals to and from cars, or to bus stops and wait with them; they also go on litter patrol and they help shovel sidewalks during the winter months Basically they're extra eyes and ears for the safety of all especially the single mothers, senior citizens which are two vulnerable population.
Supported a comment by Lennie Stover on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Lennie Stover
The large old homes. Proximity to Gordan Square and Edgewater Park.
The large old homes. Proximity to Gordan Square and Edgewater Park.
Supported a comment by Gavin Brent on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Gavin Brent
I’m glad I didn’t take your advice
I’m glad I didn’t take your advice
Supported a comment by Cynthia Keegan on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Cynthia Keegan
Please allow pets. Most senior housing does not allow pets. Many 55+ tenants already have dogs or cats. Also include a garden or ssmall park with benches. Tenants in Lakewood high rises hang out on the sidewalk.
Please allow pets. Most senior housing does not allow pets. Many 55+ tenants already have dogs or cats. Also include a garden or ssmall park with benches. Tenants in Lakewood high rises hang out on the sidewalk.
Supported a comment by Cynthia Keegan on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Cynthia Keegan
The community has neighbors that help each other. They know everyone. No one made an effort to meet each other when I lived in Chicago.
The community has neighbors that help each other. They know everyone. No one made an effort to meet each other when I lived in Chicago.
Supported a comment by Halley Hart on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Halley Hart
There needs to be adequate and safe parking and close proximity to buses. This area is already very congested, I hope the sewer and essential power grid improvements too.
There needs to be adequate and safe parking and close proximity to buses. This area is already very congested, I hope the sewer and essential power grid improvements too.
Supported a comment by Eileen Kelly on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Eileen Kelly
How about balconies or porches for the units?After COVID19 quarantine I would never want to live anywhere that does not have direct outside covered personal space like a porch or balcony. Remember those videos from Italy with people connecting safely porch to porch, balcony to balcony?
How about balconies or porches for the units?After COVID19 quarantine I would never want to live anywhere that does not have direct outside covered personal space like a porch or balcony. Remember those videos from Italy with people connecting safely porch to porch, balcony to balcony?
Supported a comment by Halley Hart on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Halley Hart
You should know people live in a community, not cattle. Make the units reasonably spacious and not like prison cells. Also with social distancing now the norm, don't make space for people to assemble that are too big.
You should know people live in a community, not cattle. Make the units reasonably spacious and not like prison cells. Also with social distancing now the norm, don't make space for people to assemble that are too big.
Supported a comment by Halley Hart on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Halley Hart
proximity to the library, shopping, and the theatres.
proximity to the library, shopping, and the theatres.
Supported a comment by Rodrigo Lewallen on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Rodrigo Lewallen
With a sculptural garden and walking paths.
With a sculptural garden and walking paths.
Supported a comment by Rodrigo Lewallen on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Rodrigo Lewallen
Something has to be done about cleaning up the surrounding neighborhood to increase safety for seniors. Seniors should not be trapped in by their surroundings.
Something has to be done about cleaning up the surrounding neighborhood to increase safety for seniors. Seniors should not be trapped in by their surroundings.
Supported a comment by Joan Komic on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Joan Komic
I am a diehard native Clevelander and always promote the entire city -- great water (to drink and for water sports and great sunsets); great museums, theaters, and restaurants; the most wonderful MetroParks system and Zoo; West Side Market; health care; churches; neighbors, on and on.
I am a diehard native Clevelander and always promote the entire city -- great water (to drink and for water sports and great sunsets); great museums, theaters, and restaurants; the most wonderful MetroParks system and Zoo; West Side Market; health care; churches; neighbors, on and on.
Supported a comment by Sarah Lubelski on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Sarah Lubelski
More green space and trees.
More green space and trees.
Supported a comment by Mandy Metcalf on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Mandy Metcalf
I would like to see the project provide maximum support to the walking and waiting environment on Detroit Avenue by preserving historic character, placing multiple uses, windows, and doors on the street, and offering opportunities for play and rest
I would like to see the project provide maximum support to the walking and waiting environment on Detroit Avenue by preserving historic character, placing multiple uses, windows, and doors on the street, and offering opportunities for play and rest
Supported a comment by Edwin Luciano on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Edwin Luciano
Your proposed project is on a major west and east thoroughfare in the city perhaps in the county. As well as, there's a lot of elderly/senior citizens low-income family in that area. I would seriously put perhaps a RTA satellite office there so folks could not only buy bus fare tickets, apply for the various RTA disability/ADA passes etc
Your proposed project is on a major west and east thoroughfare in the city perhaps in the county. As well as, there's a lot of elderly/senior citizens low-income family in that area. I would seriously put perhaps a RTA satellite office there so folks could not only buy bus fare tickets, apply for the various RTA disability/ADA passes etc
Supported a comment by Edwin Luciano on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Edwin Luciano
I like the soft white/bone white; I would seriously consider doing away with the darker shade on the Eastern portion of the proposed building Perhaps a light slate blue or light shade of red that would complement some of the buildings that are nearby. Secondly, I would seriously reconsider that awful canopy; you folks really need to go back to the drawing board and have a more friendly welcoming canopy maybe perhaps something that shines light maybe glassy canopy overhang. Also, that canopy should have some character versus just a boxy straight line excessive roof overhang. Incorporate some curvature some accenting curves.
I like the soft white/bone white; I would seriously consider doing away with the darker shade on the Eastern portion of the proposed building Perhaps a light slate blue or light shade of red that would complement some of the buildings that are nearby. Secondly, I would seriously reconsider that awful canopy; you folks really need to go back to the drawing board and have a more friendly welcoming canopy maybe perhaps something that shines light maybe glassy canopy overhang. Also, that canopy should have some character versus just a boxy straight line excessive roof overhang. Incorporate some curvature some accenting curves.
Supported a comment by Timothy Sommerfelt on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Timothy Sommerfelt
An important part of planning for successful senior living is resilience: I.E. the ability to for the living space to function even when something goes wrong. As a paramedic, I spend a lot of time in senior living facilities, and the better designed ones feature two elevators. This way when one is broken or needs to be serviced, mobility-challenged residents can use the other elevator. Relying on a single elevator is a major design flaw that can trap residents in/out of their apartments when it inevitably fails.
An important part of planning for successful senior living is resilience: I.E. the ability to for the living space to function even when something goes wrong. As a paramedic, I spend a lot of time in senior living facilities, and the better designed ones feature two elevators. This way when one is broken or needs to be serviced, mobility-challenged residents can use the other elevator. Relying on a single elevator is a major design flaw that can trap residents in/out of their apartments when it inevitably fails.
Commented on Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
more trash cans because so many walk and eat emptied more regularly
Supported a comment by Mandy Metcalf on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Mandy Metcalf
Really happy this investment in senior living and the library is being made
Really happy this investment in senior living and the library is being made
Supported a comment by Loren Anthes on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Loren Anthes
I think project planners should consult the Age-Friendly Cleveland report, which is a recently conducted process to incorporate perspectives of older adults in the city on various services and amenities: http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/sites/default/files/forms_publications/7.11.2016Age-FriendlyClevelandAssessment.pdf There should be overt efforts to create localized programming inclusive of residents (near west theater, eg). There should also be easy access to green space, where possible, for residents.
I think project planners should consult the Age-Friendly Cleveland report, which is a recently conducted process to incorporate perspectives of older adults in the city on various services and amenities: http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/sites/default/files/forms_publications/7.11.2016Age-FriendlyClevelandAssessment.pdf There should be overt efforts to create localized programming inclusive of residents (near west theater, eg). There should also be easy access to green space, where possible, for residents.
Supported a comment by Ben H on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Ben H
I would love to see a program between seniors and kids but also seniors and young adults. I would also like to see a strong job services program, the neighborhood could use that!
I would love to see a program between seniors and kids but also seniors and young adults. I would also like to see a strong job services program, the neighborhood could use that!
Commented on Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
west 89th is not safe. shootings.. is that how the people have to park and leave building
Supported a comment by Julie G on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Julie G
Include Green space and outdoor areas for residents to hang out
Include Green space and outdoor areas for residents to hang out
Supported a comment by Greta S on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Greta S
The rooftop deck and wellness center for the residents sound very therapeutic! Glad to see this happening for our seniors in my neighborhood!!
The rooftop deck and wellness center for the residents sound very therapeutic! Glad to see this happening for our seniors in my neighborhood!!
Commented on Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
there us save a lot and the market next door has great prices and good produce. I walk to it from st aug.
Supported a comment by Halley Hart on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Halley Hart
Case Management as needed, Fresh produce distribution and community engagement.
Case Management as needed, Fresh produce distribution and community engagement.
Supported a comment by Mary Waters on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Mary Waters
Definitely ensuring that accessibility needs are met and that there is actually feedback from multiple seniors and people who face accessibility challenges, a robust partnership with the library, and access to healthy food that people can walk to (our neighborhood NEEDS a real grocery store that residents can walk to - especially one that doesn't carry mostly processed foods - Save-a-lot does not count)
Definitely ensuring that accessibility needs are met and that there is actually feedback from multiple seniors and people who face accessibility challenges, a robust partnership with the library, and access to healthy food that people can walk to (our neighborhood NEEDS a real grocery store that residents can walk to - especially one that doesn't carry mostly processed foods - Save-a-lot does not count)
Supported a comment by Mandy Metcalf on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Mandy Metcalf
A continued orientation away from cars and toward transit, biking, and walking as demonstrated by the design, safety, and use allocation of the streets.
A continued orientation away from cars and toward transit, biking, and walking as demonstrated by the design, safety, and use allocation of the streets.
Supported a comment by Halley Hart on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Halley Hart
For one bedrooms, 500.00 is reasonable for people on fixed incomes, for two bedrooms $600.00.
For one bedrooms, 500.00 is reasonable for people on fixed incomes, for two bedrooms $600.00.
Supported a comment by Gavin Brent on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Gavin Brent
Street trees. The south side in front of St. Augustine is so welcoming and inviting with all it’s beautiful shade trees. Then you cross the street and it just feels desolate and ugly. This is a problem that sorely needs to be addressed city wide. Street trees over solid concrete!
Street trees. The south side in front of St. Augustine is so welcoming and inviting with all it’s beautiful shade trees. Then you cross the street and it just feels desolate and ugly. This is a problem that sorely needs to be addressed city wide. Street trees over solid concrete!
Supported a comment by Stephani Darr on
Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
Stephani Darr
Improved safety and better access to produce/healthy foods.
Improved safety and better access to produce/healthy foods.
Commented on Karam Senior Living
5 months ago
wondering if there is enough parking,, is it at the back?
Followed Karam Senior Living
8 months, 2 weeks ago
.shows space is to b used apartment library, fitness etc.