Earlsdon Park Village

Hi Tony, thank you for your kindness. I have found that with my particular medical circumstances, if you are under retirement age there`s not a lot out there unless you have pots of money. My wife is my nurse (unpaid might I add) so a development like this would give us both some freedom. It was a massive blow to lose my mobility unless it happens to you (which I wouldn't wish on anyone) - no one can really comprehend how it effects day to day life. As for a view of the rugby ground I love rugby - this place gets better and better

I don't know if such regulations apply to buildings of this size but I'm certain current regulations on taller structures whereby the stairwells have to have fans to keep them smoke free and specialist insulation to keep fire out. Sprinklers and detectors are fitted throughout. Skyscrapers have emergency rooms which have to be able to withstand a raging fire right outside for up to 90 mins, which may also be useful in a smaller building with less able occupants, or even making the rooms themselves like this so occupants will be kept safe, although would probably be prohibitively expensive. These kind of scenarios can be and are planned for. Obviously in such cases as these it is better for those who are infirm or have mobility problems to be on the ground floor, and I'm sure that will be attempted where possible. Places like these are aimed at those still leading an active life, but the sheltered nature of it is likely to attract those who have some issue, especially physically, and demand for the lowest floor may well exceed supply. But some of the generic people who seem to be being discussed in this thread would probably be more suited to a full care home, which this isn't and doesn't pretend to be. It's not an ideal solution, but one that is useful and has a place in the multifaceted solution of how to care for our ever growing elderly population. It provides a mix of both independence and support that should be welcomed. Obviously the standard of that care is paramount, but that isn't down to the structure but the attitude of the carers. Living in a place like this with excellent care would be far better than living in bungalows with awful care. And the idea of bungalows being everywhere could well be a solution - the air would get so polluted with the natural air purifiers our green spaces provide gone we'd all be dead before 70 and the problem of the elderly just disappears! But of course such a solution would also mean we'd still have a housing shortage, but no literally nowhere for them to go now. Some people, not all and including me, actually enjoy living higher up. They like the views, sometimes even the air feels fresher and in some cases it even feels more secluded and private. Just because you don't like living high up doesn't mean others shouldn't be allowed to if they do.

Hi AD, I agree with everything you say, you`ve used two very important words, independence and support - just what I`m looking for. Not bothered at what height either, not sure about being dead at 70 though!!!! Hope not

now there`s a thought sitting on the balcony with a cold one watching the rugby HHHHHeaven!!!!!!

I agree with much of what has been said above about the need for places like this as with an ageing population an increasing number of us are going to need some kind of sheltered accommodation. My wife has got a progressive illness and eventually she (and I) will need somewhere like Coventry Village. We look after an elderly relative and apart from us and his doctor he sees nobody. Basically he has outlived all his friends and is on his own. He is housebound and deaf but because of all the scare stories he won't consider any kind of assisted living. What quality of life is that? We also have a friend who gradually lost his sight and moved into sheltered housing a few years ago. The change in him has been remarkable, he now has a social life and has regained much of his old confidence. My mother was a carer for both my father and grandmother and seeing the effect it had on her we certainly don't want our children or grandchildren to have to do that for us, they should be free to live their own lives. So although not necessarily willingly we would certain seriously consider Coventry Village with two provisos. It would have to be the ground floor (my wife is frightened of heights) and please don't place me where I can see the rugby.

Hi O L I`m sorry to hear of your wife`s condition I wish her well the friend you mention in sheltered housing good luck to him as this is what I believe I need as my quality of life has suffered dramatically since my mobility declined thanks for the positive comments (not sure about the rugby though)

Good photo Tony, plenty of room for a clubhouse too

It looks to be constructed in sections, so I would imagine that if there is a fire in one area, residents could get access to an area which is not affected and use the elevator(s) without worry. Elevator design has come a long way too, and new ones should be able to operate without jamming even if the fire is quite close. Old elevator installations still have warnings because the towers, running rails and winding gear are not up to modern standard and MAY not function.

Are they doing a sequal to The Full Monty in Coventry?! Looks like that building Gerald Arthur Cooper takes his chips to Gaz's Flat cause his Mrs kicked him out!

Very nice too. Is that where you are Pix? I am building a new house and should be in mine in a couple of months. The one you have posted looks a good place to be. I hope you have settled into your 'new job' now and keeping busy. Can we see some more of your pictures soon?