[Gatineau] Domaine des Trembles | 7fl | Completed

harls · #1 Posted **Dec 19, 2007, 5:21 PM**

Domaine des Trembles

yet ANOTHER massive seniors residence.

426 units.

Location - St. Raymond / boulevard des Grives
website: http://domainedestrembles.com/en/index.php
Occupancy : April 2008

renderings:

I also drove by here a few days ago, the building is absolutely massive. Lots of red brick which seems to be the norm for seniors' residences in Gatineau (see the seniors residences near Les Promenades, les Jardins Notre-Dame on St-Joseph/Amherst).

I'm surprised it wasn't built as a 20 storey tower.. probably a lot of people would have complained.

Aylmer · #2 Posted **Dec 19, 2007, 5:24 PM**

We will become ElliotLake if we don't get new blood!

Jamaican-Phoenix · #3 Posted **Dec 19, 2007, 5:26 PM**

I hope Gatineau doesn't become a senior city, because that'll wreak havoc...

Aylmer · #4 Posted **Dec 19, 2007, 5:29 PM**

We will need an influx of immigrants to save us from that fate.
Asia! SOS!

Cre47 · #5 Posted **Dec 19, 2007, 6:01 PM**

There were already some nearby residences complaining last year about the new building because of view issues I think even if it was only seven floors.

Acajack · #6 Posted **Dec 20, 2007, 2:22 PM**

I don’t think there any reason to panic. Gatineau is not going to become the next Florida-style retirement haven. Most of these people moving into the new retirement residences are people who are already here in Gatineau, and the builders are just catering to the demographic.

Statistically speaking, Gatineau is one of the “youngest” cities in Québec (if not THE youngest) and is actually slightly “younger” than Ottawa even.

Aylmer · #7 Posted **Dec 20, 2007, 4:54 PM**

What's the average age? 65?

Aylmer · #8 Posted **Dec 20, 2007, 4:55 PM**

Better take my robothine befor my arthuritus acts up again...

clynnog · #9 Posted **Dec 20, 2007, 4:57 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acajack

I don’t think there any reason to panic. Gatineau is not going to become the next Florida-style retirement haven. Most of these people moving into the new retirement residences are people who are already here in Gatineau, and the builders are just catering to the demographic.

Statistically speaking, Gatineau is one of the “youngest” cities in Québec (if not THE youngest) and is actually slightly “younger” than Ottawa even.

I have done some consulting for a retirement home developer who are building/expanding in Ottawa and eastern Ontario and there seems to be a big market for retirement homes these days. These places aren't cheap and there is a lot of competition between the various owners. The little family run retirement homes are getting squeezed out of the market.

harls · #10 Posted **Dec 20, 2007, 5:08 PM**

If you check out the Amica on Westboro site, they market it like a 'luxury cruise ship'. Probably would be cheaper to live on a cruise ship, and warmer.

Aylmer · #11 Posted **Dec 20, 2007, 5:24 PM**

You live on Glenwood?
(off-topic)

Acajack · #12 Posted **Dec 20, 2007, 7:12 PM**

Median age in Gatineau is 38.2. It’s 38.4 in Ottawa.

eemy · #13 Posted **Dec 20, 2007, 7:18 PM**

Keep in mind that there the baby boom is reaching that age. I expect a lot more of this to come. Also look for your local community pool to be dominated by aquaerobics, lawn bowling pitches to start popping up, and (hopefully) the development of slow moving vehicle lanes.

harls · #14 Posted **Dec 20, 2007, 7:44 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeremy_haak

Keep in mind that there the baby boom is reaching that age. I expect a lot more of this to come. Also look for your local community pool to be dominated by aquaerobics, lawn bowling pitches to start popping up, and (hopefully) the development of slow moving vehicle lanes.

Funny AND true! Dang.