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Aging in Place at Kensington Seniors Co-op, PEI
Date
28 January 2025
Does your housing co-op want members to age in place but isn’t sure what they’ll need? You can start with a simple upgrade, such as installing non-slip flooring at the entrance to your co‑op. Grab bars near toilets and showers are an easy fix, as are detachable shower heads with flexible hoses.
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Information sheet: Aging in place
The Agency for Co-operative Housing
Why is Capital Planning Important For Your Co-op?
Information Worth Paying For
Date
29 February 2016
By this time, all Agency clients know that we encourage you to invest in—or update—a building condition assessment (BCA). If you are refinancing, your co-op will also need environmental testing and an appraisal from a firm acceptable to the lender you are approaching. What you may not know is that
Renovation Saves Energy: Shalom Community Housing Co-operative
Date
19 March 2019
Over the past 30 years, building standards and techniques have changed. So it’s not surprising that Shalom Community Housing Co-operative gained more than its members expected when it undertook major renovations.
Located in Kitchener, Ontario, Shalom is a 40-unit townhouse-style co-op arranged in
Building Condition Assessment & Reserve Fund Study - Tips for Reviewing your Draft Report
Agency for Co-operative Housing
CMHC Guide - Moisture and Air
CMHC
Request for Building Condition Assessment Bids Template
Agency for Co-operative Housing
BC Housing Provider Kit - Managing Housing Assets
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Management Trend
The trend to hire management companies continues. 58% of co-ops hire management companies, compared to 28% that employ independent staff as their managers.