During the Pre-Award phase, the consultant team will gather stakeholder input to understand the requirements for a new facility to replace the existing Pleasant View Lodge in Spirit River. The intent for each of the community engagement sessions is to answer the big question: How does the built environment promote healthy living and sustainable communities? The answers to all of the questions we ask during these sessions will drive our design decisions to develop program requirements and the schematic design for the new lodge. We started with the site and common lodge amenities, and then worked our way inward to the neighbourhoods and resident suites. Our goals for the community engagement session are to develop an understanding of the social and cultural context of Spirit River and the surrounding community and to empower the community to shape the project vision. Session #3 Topic: On February 11, during the third and final community engagement session for the pre-award phase for the Spirit River Lodge project, we provided a full summary of what we heard over the last 2 weeks as we discussed our main question: how does the built environment promote healthy living and sustainable communities. The goal for this session was to gather any additional community input on what all the important design features are for the new lodge. Thank you again to everyone who participated over the last 3 weeks. Please keep checking the project website for updates as this project progresses!

1. Spirit River Lodge
Pre-Award Phase
Session #2 Recap:
How does the built environment
promote healthy living and
sustainable communities?
Neighbourhoods + Resident Suites
Resident
Suite
Thank you for joining us this evening. Session #3 will begin at 7:00pm

2. Thank you for joining us this evening. Session #3 will begin at 7:00pm
What we heard – What Home Means

3. Thank you for joining us this evening. Session #3 will begin at 7:00pm
What we heard – Neighbourhood Amenities

4. Thank you for joining us this evening. Session #3 will begin at 7:00pm
What we heard – Suite Improvements

5. Agenda for Session #3
1. Team Introduction
2. Zoom Refresher
3. Sessions 1-2 Recap
4. Community Input
5. Wrap Up
Thank you for joining us this evening. Session 3 will begin at 7:00pm
Spirit River Lodge
Pre-Award Phase

6. Spirit River Lodge
Pre-Award Phase
Spirit River, Alberta
Grande Spirit Foundation / Alberta Seniors and Housing
February 11, 2021
Community Engagement
Sessions #1-2 Summary

8. Funding Partners

9. Opening Remarks

10. 92 Suite Lodge
• 40 Lodge Suites (Level 2)
• 26 Designated Supportive
Living Suites (Level 4)
• 26 Designated Supportive
Living Suites (Level 4D)
24 Suite Building
• 24 Self Contained Seniors
Units
Architectural Design
• Multi-Storey Building
• Residential Design
• Located in Spirit River
• Greenfield Site

11. January 28
SITE
AMENITIES
January 28
LODGE
AMENITIES
February 4
NEIGHBOURHOODS
February 4
RESIDENT SUITES
How does the built environment promote healthy living and sustainable communities?

12. January 28
SITE + LODGE
AMENITIES
February 4
NEIGHBOURHOODS
+ RESIDENT SUITES
Zoom: 79
Questionnaire: 3
Ages: 30-79
Locations:
Calgary
Spirit River
Zoom: 58
Who participated?

13. Session #1 Summary:
SITE AMENITIES
Resident
Suites

14. How does the built
environment promote healthy
living and sustainable
communities as it relates to
the site amenities?
What are the important
site amenities to you?
Beautiful Landscaping
Walking Paths
Raised Garden Beds
Activity Spaces
Shaded Benches
Smoking Area
Greenhouse
Lovely Grounds
Gazebo
Adequate Parking
Underground + Surface Parking
Outdoor Patios
Barbeque Area
Firepit
Healing Gardens
Water Feature
Bird Houses + Feeders
Edible Landscaping
How important are
environmentally sustainable
design features to you for
this project?
Extremely Important: 19% (7/36)
Somewhat Important: 61% (22/36)
Neutral: 14% (5/36)
Somewhat Not Important: 3% (1/36)
Extremely Not Important: 3% (1/36)
Do you prefer the facility to have an
outdoor space that is private or one
that is accessible to all members of
the community? Or a balance of both?
Both
Consider the needs of the residents
Balance
Space for outdoor visits

17. Session #1 Summary:
LODGE AMENITIES
Resident
Suites

18. How does the built
environment promote healthy
living and sustainable
communities as it relates to
the lodge amenities?
What are some hobbies and
interests that you or someone
you know has that should be
accommodated in the new
lodge?
Wood Shop
Games Room
Indoor Garden Area
Separate Family Dining + Kitchen
Puzzle Tables
Quilting
Indoor Courtyard
Kitchen capacity for resident
participation
Craft Room
Sun Room
Fitness Room
Movie Room
Painting Class
Library
What important elements
of the history + culture of
Spirit River should be
represented in the new
facility?
Central Peace
Keep the facility name
Photos
Local Artwork
Farming
Rural
Agriculture
Western Terminus of the NAR
Veteran History
Historic Images
Highway 49 History
Are there any important features in
the current Pleasant View Lodge
that should be accommodated in
the new lodge?
Stain Glass Window
Senior’s Library
Apple Tree
Kana Room Window
Fish Tank

19. How does the built
environment promote healthy
living and sustainable
communities as it relates to
the lodge amenities?
How can we make family
visits more memorable in the
new lodge?
Kid Friendly Room
Indoor + Outdoor Gathering Areas
Family Visit Room with Kitchen
Bookable Family Visit Room
Fireplace Area
Allow Some Pets
Coffee, Tea + Snacks Available
Comfortable Seating
Open Dining Areas
Games Cupboard
Computer Area
What types of spaces are
important for refuge and
privacy?
Indoor Greenery
Natural Light
Peaceful Place
Atrium
Good Views to the Outdoors
Skylights for Star Watching
Library
Coffee Areas
Spiritual Room
Counselling Area
Private Tub Room
Suite for Visiting Family
How important is it to you that the
lodge has a strong connection to
nature?
Extremely Important: 54% (22/41)
Somewhat Important: 32% (13/41)
Neutral: 12% (5/41)
Somewhat Not Important: 2% (1/41)

20. How does the built
environment promote healthy
living and sustainable
communities as it relates to
the lodge amenities?
How can we stimulate
appetites and foster
healthy relationships
during meal times?
More space for walkers +
wheelchairs
Tables high enough for scooters
Good Food
Bright Inviting Dining Areas
On-Site Food Preparation
Good Lighting
Greenery
Resident Input on Meals
Menus
Focus of Quality not Quantity
Recognize Resident Likes + Dislikes
Nice pictures of upcoming meals
Adjustable Lighting
Ability to order meals to suites
Outdoor Dining Area
How can we encourage
physical activity among
residents inside of the
lodge?
Exercise Room with Equipment
Yoga + Stretches
Adequate Indoor + Outdoor Walking
Need an Instructor
Outdoor Firepit
In-House Activity Coordinator
Daily Planned Activities
Weekly visits with Elementary students
Dedicated Activity Room
Indoor Walking Track

24. Session #2 Summary:
NEIGHBOURHOODS
Resident
Suites

25. How does the built
environment promote healthy
living and sustainable
communities as it relates to
the neighbourhoods?
What does home mean
to you?
Family
Comfort
Security
Fun
Personal Items + Photos
Safe
A place to meet with friends
Warm
Welcoming
Comforting Smells
Bright + Inviting
How can we make each
neighbourhood unique and
distinguishable for the
residents?
Personal Items at Doors
Name hallways after local streets
Group residents with common interests
Display Walls
Different Plants
Historical photos for each neighbourhood
Memento Boxes
Distinguishable Entrances
What features and amenities would
make the staff’s daily procedures more
efficient in relation to the neighbourhood
layout?
Laundry Areas
Adequate Home Care Storage
10 Residents per Neighbourhood
Medication Room
Central Nursing Desk

26. How does the built
environment promote healthy
living and sustainable
communities as it relates to
the neighbourhoods?
What amenities or features
should be included in the
neighbourhoods?
Coffee Area
Puzzle Tables
Smoking Room
Small Resident Kitchen Areas
Private Visiting Area
Games Area
Library
Fireplace
Community Gardens
Bird Feeders
Big Windows for Natural Light
Good Lighting
Short Hallways
Hobby Space
Storage
Fenced Outdoor Seating

29. Session #2 Summary:
RESIDENT SUITES
Resident
Suites

30. How does the built
environment promote healthy
living and sustainable
communities as it relates to
the resident suites?
What can be improved in the
existing resident suites?
Larger Doorways for
Wheelchairs
Ability to move bed in different
locations of the suites
Larger Closets for Storage
Wider Hallways
Improved Nurse Call System
Larger Tub Rooms
More Square Footage
Sound Proof Rooms
Lower windows to be seen out of
while an individual is seated
Good Quality Wi-Fi
Lower Closet Rods for Residents
What are important features
and/or characteristics of the
new suites that should be
considered?
Private Bathrooms
Good access to resident bathrooms
for Home Care
Beds in locations with access on 3
sides
Privacy Blinds on Windows
Kitchenette
Small Fridges and Microwaves
Cupboards for Glassware
Ability to mount TVs on the wall

31. Resident Suite Example
- Accessible washroom
- Kitchenette
- Bedroom
- Patio
- Living + Dining Space
- Storage

32. How does the built
environment promote healthy
living and sustainable
communities as it relates to
the existing facility?
Is it important for the existing
Pleasant View Lodge to be
reused in some way?
Yes: 65% (15/23)
No: 13% (3/23)
Neutral: 22% (5/23)
What could the existing
facility be used for once the
seniors have moved into the
new Lodge?
Day Care
Low Income Housing
Seniors’ Apartments
Housing for Lodge Staff
Temporary Housing
Mental Health Facility
Women’s Shelter
Men’s Shelter
Emergency Housing
Community Centre
Odyssey House
Seniors’ Group Meeting Space
Seniors’ Recreation Facility
Addiction Treatment Centre
Youth Group Centre
Seniors’ Outreach Centre
Bible Camp

33. Thank you to everyone who has
participated over the last 3
weeks. Keep checking the
project website for updates as
the project progresses
This session will be uploaded to
the project website within 24
hours.
Thank you for joining us!
+ Hospice
Resident
Suite