On Saturday, we went all around downtown to look at different affordable housing options. The first stop was at Potiker Family Senior Residence. A woman named Irene allowed us to see inside her unit. It reminded me of the one my grandma had stayed in when she was in a care facility. My grandma did not like staying at a care facility, but Irene seemed happy and positively-spirited. One thing that I noticed at Potiker was how the outdoor area’s sunlight was blocked by a large apartment complex building. It seemed to darken the area and discourage any activity outside. During our visit to Potiker, we also stopped by Sara Francis Hometel. This residence was meant to be transition housing. The hometel did not seem like a good place to live since the living spaces were so small, smelly, and dirty. Even one resident had walked by during our tour and told us not to rent at Sara Francis because it was ‘disgusting’. The place did not seem to be age-friendly at all. The next stops after Sara Francis were brief. I mainly noticed how well all of them blended into the community so well. I would have never known that these places were affordable housing if no one had told me. Our last stop, North Park Seniors, was the best one. The building itself was kept in great condition and was built thoughtfully to accommodate seniors. For example, each floor was color-coded differently to allow seniors with dementia to be able to remember the location of their apartment. There was also plenty of outdoor space that allowed for socializing and looking at the pretty view of North Park. I would definitely feel the most comfortable living in North Park Seniors if I was an elder person because of the small details that made the place more comfortable. It was funny how each place we stopped at was progressively better than the last, but it was nice to see the wide spectrum of affordable housing options in San Diego.
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