Post by minx on Oct 9, 2023 9:15:17 GMT -5
More affordable housing for ages 55 and up!
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I don't consider myself poor, or in any way disadvantaged. But there is no way in hell I could justify paying $425K for what amounts to a 2 bedroom apartment! I'm 60 goddamned years old, and won't be getting any younger. Why in God's name would I saddle myself with that kind of debt? And I can 100% guarantee that this place won't be built to accommodate aging in place, let alone someone with existing disabilities. Yes, it will meet ADA standards in having wide enough doors, but what do you want to bet that lots of the amenities won't be geared in anyway towards someone with a disability?
Same with the over 55 developments that are houses. Lots of estate sales in them, and each and everyone has some sort of barrier to a wheelchair or scooter. Most common are stoops where you have to take one step up, and door sills. Pisses me off.
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I don't consider myself poor, or in any way disadvantaged. But there is no way in hell I could justify paying $425K for what amounts to a 2 bedroom apartment! I'm 60 goddamned years old, and won't be getting any younger. Why in God's name would I saddle myself with that kind of debt? And I can 100% guarantee that this place won't be built to accommodate aging in place, let alone someone with existing disabilities. Yes, it will meet ADA standards in having wide enough doors, but what do you want to bet that lots of the amenities won't be geared in anyway towards someone with a disability?
Same with the over 55 developments that are houses. Lots of estate sales in them, and each and everyone has some sort of barrier to a wheelchair or scooter. Most common are stoops where you have to take one step up, and door sills. Pisses me off.