32 RETIREMENT LIVING PROJECT REPORT


us to signifi cantly reduce the worforce reuired at height and provides superior uality control through factory conditions, rather than weatherdependent site wor aler believes that harnessing the


benefi ts of  is a gamechanger for the sector, commenting that chillips are proud to demonstrate chillips’ commitment using the method to provide muchneeded homes locally e’re not only helping meet the rising demand for retiree housing, but we’re also helping to address the wider housing needs in the ewport area by freeing up larger homes for younger families, he says s well as benefi tting the proect from both speed of construction and safety points of view, aler eplains that it also has conseuential sustainability benefi ts he factorybased manufacturing process reduces waste, while the reduced number of vehicle movements through the housing estate minimises carbon emissions and disruption for the local community, he says he proect is a replicable model that could be implemented across more towns in the  to address the critical shortage of senior living accommodation he proect is due for completion in summer  landscaping wor is yet to be undertaen but plans include designated areas for wildlife such as bees and butterfl ies, a pond for the residents’ enoyment, and tree and shrub planting around a wildlife path


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ACCOMMODATION A CUT ABOVE wan ouse forms the operational and social heart of the scheme, says cott rr It houses the development’s main communal facilities the restaurant, bar, hair salon, town hall space, offi ces, sales offi ce, plant rooms and the care and support teams losely adacent to the onsite support services, the assisted living apartments are located within this bloc, allowing residents access to the services they need while retaining their privacy and independence he facilities in wan ouse are core to ntold iving’s mission to create a place not only where residents live, but where they can thrive and develop the type of community they want to live in, rr says


he safety and security of residents was also a priority throughout, with rr describing them as fundamental considerations here is controlled fob access alongside  onsite human support here are also technological safety measures, including pendant alarm systems and a tabletbased communication platform in every apartment hile residents’ safety was a priority, ntold iving were conscious of the overall aim to promote independence over nursing care he design deliberately avoids overtly clinical features, rr says Instead, safety is embedded discreetly through thoughtful planning, technology and staffi ng pecialist architects and


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