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The Douglas Company
The Effects of Senior and Affordable Housing Print E-mail

What we do is important.  To our clients, and to their clients.  And to society in general.  Our clients generally risk everything when they start construction projects.  Two recent events confirmed this to me -- a groundbreaking on Frienship Village Retirement Community, and the dedication of the historic 630 Lofts affordable housing project.  Our clients have a lot on the line.  They're trusting us with everything they have.  We appreciate that, and it's a sacred trust, but more importantly, when a project is started, there is a significant sense of excitement for what they are able to create for their clients and the residents of their facilities.  It reminds me of the first time I jumped off the high board at the Toledo Recreation Center as a child.  I was excited and scared at the same time. 

But in the end, the thoughts and planning we put in during the pre-development, and the care we put into construction can create environments that enhance people's lives, especially important seniors, who have contributed significantly to society and deserve to spend their "golden years" in an environment with comfort, dignity, and enjoyment.

We're fortunate that our clients entrust us with both of these responsibilities -- their life savings, and their client's future living environment.