Are there any policies regarding children?

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Residence in the community is age restricted, however, it is expected that members will have brief visits from grandchildren, or younger friends and family members, as they do in their current family homes.

Is there a pool?

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The building will be plumbed to accommodate a hot tub in a common area of the community.

How green is the community?

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Phoenix Commons is a community designed for sustainability on many levels.  First, sustainable building materials and methods are used throughout the project.  These include: low ash concrete; sustainably harvested and recycled lumber and the diversion of 50% of waste towards recycling or reuse.  In addition, the building is wired and piped for solar panels to provide for photovoltaic and solar hot water.

Energy efficiency is important in creating economical operation systems within private homes and common areas.  Towards this end, insulation for the building exceeds California energy standards and low flow plumbing products and Energy Star appliances are used throughout.  The building also maintains strict compliance with clean water run-off.

The interiors of homes and common spaces will have formaldehyde-free cabinets, low VOC paints and sustainable flooring and countertops.  All homes have been designed with large operable windows that far exceed the minimums for abundant natural light.  These windows are located within the homes to provide flow thru natural air ventilation.

In addition to the sustainable building materials and systems, Phoenix Commons offer a community lifestyle with a low carbon footprint.  Its urban transit oriented location means public transportation is easy to access and use.  The neighborhood has a 92 walk-ability rating with two neighborhood shopping centers and Alameda’s Park Street retail just blocks away.  For those who want a car, gated parking is available, and the garage includes space for an electric car charging station as well as spaces for Car Share.  Bike storage is available in the garage as well.

Is the community wheelchair accessible?

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Absolutely.  Phoenix Commons is designed for aging in place.  There is an elevator to each floor and all private homes and common areas, including kitchens, bathrooms and walkways are wheelchair accessible.

What if someone needs health care services?

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The community will create a Health Care Committee that will oversee the community’s health needs and be up-to-date on the local resources available to meet various care needs.  They can act in times of crisis according to guidelines established by the community to assure safety, reliability and convenience.  To protect the community from any financial burden, each resident will establish a Health Reserve Account that he or she can draw upon in emergencies while more permanent arrangements are put in place.

The Health Care Committee will receive special training from Alameda Elder Communities and have access to AEC’s health care professionals for information and support.  The community may also want to establish a health buddy system so that everyone has at least one person who agrees to act as their agent in the event of an urgent care matter. The health buddy’s role is simply to help make sure the member’s wishes and care needs are being communicated and met. They do not provide care.