Residents in Springbank were invited to a priority registration night May 15 for a seniors housing complex planned for the Bingham Crossing development.
“We’re optimistic and confident about the project,” said United Active Living (UAL) President Gail Hinchliffe at the open house held at the Springbank Heritage Club.
UAL unveiled floor plans for the proposed facility during the evening. It will include eight villas, 90 independent living apartments, assisted living suites and 30 dementia support units available.
Hinchliffe spoke informally with the seniors present, answered questions, and explained the site layout and amenities.
The seniors facility is one of several components planned for the Bingham Crossing development in Springbank.
The development will be built in phases and will also include office, business and retail spaces.
It was approved by Rocky View County council after a controversial two-day public hearing Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 last year.
“I’m quite pleased with the response tonight from people interested in both the villas and the independent units,” said Hinchliffe, adding that a common thread from the seniors present was they wanted to downsize from their current property but didn’t want to leave their community.
“It’s not often that an opportunity comes along to find a site like this to offer to seniors, allowing them to stay in their community while being big enough to provide a variety of services augmented by retail,” she said.
Hinchliffe said although the rental costs have not yet been set because the project is still in the planning and approval stage, they will be listed at market value when they do become available.
Residents who registered at the open house will be kept updated on the development and fees, and receive the right of first refusal once plans are finalized.
Ed Bamlett, a resident of Springbank for 40 years and a priority registrant, said he “believes this is a quality project done by quality people who have a sterling track record.”
He said he hasn’t decided which specific housing option he and his wife want, but will decide once the development is available to the public.
“Growth is inevitable. You can’t sit next to a city like Calgary and think you’re going to sit on an acreage for eternity,” said Bamlett, in response to the on-going pro and anti-development debates.
Priority Registration Forms are available at the Springbank Heritage Club but can also be found and completed online at unitedactiveliving.com or by contacting Hinchliffe at [email protected].
