Update on new Neepawa housing proposal

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Published on Friday, July 10, 2015

By Eoin Devereux

The Neepawa Banner

New details have been unveiled for a proposed 55-plus seniors housing project slated for downtown Neepawa. Around 80 people gathered at the Yellowhead Hall on Tuesday, June 30, to hear the latest from Zen Developments, which is planning a four floor building north of the former Neepawa-Gladstone Co-op grocery store. The proposed complex would feature eight suites on each of three levels above the ground floor parking garage.

Those in attendance at the meeting wanted to learn more about the project’s progress and asked questions regarding several subjects, including clarification on whether smoking and pets would be allowed within the building, if there would also be rental options available, and if so, what would the cost be?

James Janzen of Zen Development said they are happy with the turnout from the evening, as well as the amount of interest that’s continues to surround the project.

“There was a high level of interest. We were very pleased with the response,” said Janzen. “There were many questions regarding the pricing and the size of the units. It was something we feel is a positive indicator of just how much of a need there is for this type of development in Neepawa.”

Janzen noted that while several people have already put down a deposit on the housing units, there is a need for some additional serious commitments to ensure to project in it’s current form is viable.

“We’ll see what happens in the next few weeks in the level of interest. If there is sufficient interest than we will continue,” said Janzen.

Zen Development has constructed other housing developments in Neepawa, including a 10-unit townhouse project in Westcreek just north of the Country Meadows Personal Care Home and several townhouses on Commerce Street, near the Yellowhead Centre.