We spent Saturday touring various housing options in downtown San Diego and North Park. The first place we visited was the Potiker Family Senior Residence. This residence was quite nice and had a well-kept garden in the back. We were able to take a look at the dining area, television room and multipurpose room. All of these communal areas were clean and provided an open space for seniors to enjoy activities with company. We also got to visit one resident, Irene, and see her housing unit. Even though the space was a bit small, Irene told us about how happy she was to be living there. She shared with us some horror stories from her past living spaces, including one with a nursing home. Irene is truly a ray of sunshine, and her enthusiasm for living life to the fullest inspires me.
The next place we went to visit was the Sara Francis Hometel, a temporary housing unit. The building felt very old and worn, and in a figurative sense, it lacked warmth. From what I saw, the residents there did not seem very happy, but I am glad that they were off the streets and had a safe place of their own to temporarily call home.
The next 4 housing options that we briefly stopped at pleasantly surprised me from how beautiful the buildings looked. Celadon, PATH San Diego's Connections Housing, Atmosphere and New Palace Hotel looked either new and well-constructed or newly renovated. Some places looked charming and rustic while others looked stunning and modern.
Our last stop was the North Park Senior Apartments which foster and house an LGBTQ-friendly community. This housing development was truly impressive as it looked very beautiful and colorful. I loved how the people planning and constructing the building paid very close attention to detail and ensured that the most efficient systems were being developed. The neighborly feeling of this community warmed my heart, and I look forward to seeing how this community grows and bonds over time.
The next place we went to visit was the Sara Francis Hometel, a temporary housing unit. The building felt very old and worn, and in a figurative sense, it lacked warmth. From what I saw, the residents there did not seem very happy, but I am glad that they were off the streets and had a safe place of their own to temporarily call home.
The next 4 housing options that we briefly stopped at pleasantly surprised me from how beautiful the buildings looked. Celadon, PATH San Diego's Connections Housing, Atmosphere and New Palace Hotel looked either new and well-constructed or newly renovated. Some places looked charming and rustic while others looked stunning and modern.
Our last stop was the North Park Senior Apartments which foster and house an LGBTQ-friendly community. This housing development was truly impressive as it looked very beautiful and colorful. I loved how the people planning and constructing the building paid very close attention to detail and ensured that the most efficient systems were being developed. The neighborly feeling of this community warmed my heart, and I look forward to seeing how this community grows and bonds over time.