Assisted Living - Phase Two - Date T.B.A.
Building
The Cornerstone is located at the north-east corner of Gateway Road and Knowles Avenue in North Kildonan. The site is located next to the Covenant Christian Reformed Church to the east, and the proposed North East Pioneers Greenway to the west. The development features generous green space to blend in with the character of the surrounding area. Landscaping features will thoughtfully incorporate access to the North East Pioneers Greenway, and the church. Landscaping will include raised gardens and stone patios. The Corporation will maintain the trees, bushes and flowers.
Use of the indoor greenhouse will be available to members.
- Abundant green space developed into raised-bed gardens, with walking paths, patios, and a greenhouse
- Professional landscaping
- Generous and scenic frontage on the proposed North East Pioneers Greenway (walking/cycling path) to the west
- Paved parking for residents, visitors and staff
Exterior
Attractive brick, stone and colored stucco façade
Large private balconies and large windows
Automobile drop-off / pick-up area with canopy
Expansive views to the East and West
Parking
- Resident’s carwash bay and workshop
- Tenant storage areas
Downtown
- A “downtown” common area featuring amenities such as:
- Main entrance; reception; on-site management office
- Furnished lounge & multipurpose area with fireplace
- Full service dining room
- Coffee bar; library; craft area; patio
- Private dining, meeting room and theatre
- Common areas exclusive to assisted living:
- Screened porch with fireplace; 2 lounges
- Common laundry room with 4 sets of washers/dryers
- Provisions for future bathing room
- Other common amenities
- Games room, guest rooms, greenhouse
Click here to view a floorplan of the Downtown in PDF format.
Elevator
- Two quiet hydraulic passenger elevators
Security
- Main entrance enter-phone system with CCTV camera connected to all suites
- Card access to underground parking and main entrance
- Smoke and heat detectors
- Secure dead-bolt locks on all entry doors
- Fire protection sprinkler system
Construction
- Concrete floors
- Sound barrier walls and floors between suites
- Energy efficient triple-glazed windows, walls and roof
- Environmentally responsible features such as energy conserving exterior walls/roof/windows, heat recovery ventilation system, energy efficient lighting; water conserving plumbing fixtures; high efficiency heating and cooling systems, and sustainable/durable construction materials
Corridors
- Solid hand-rail
- Featured suite entrances with key/baggage shelf
- High quality carpeting
- Architectural mouldings
- Acoustic ceiling tile system
- Fresh air pressurized to eliminate cooking odours
