CELPIP Housing survey response samples

I would choose the quiet garden because it would give more residents a comfortable reason to use the roof terrace. A shared outdoor space should be welcoming even to people who do not want to exercise.

Benches and planted areas would let neighbours read, talk quietly or take a short break outside. Residents with limited mobility could enjoy the terrace without needing to use fitness equipment. Parents could also sit with their children after a busy day, provided the garden rules keep the space calm.

The covered exercise area has a real advantage: people could work out without travelling to a gym. However, exercise equipment would use much of the available space and mainly benefit residents who want that particular activity. Some people already have other ways to exercise, while a peaceful shared garden would serve a wider range of everyday needs.

The garden would require regular care, so the committee should include maintenance in its plan. Even with that responsibility, I think it offers the more inclusive improvement for our building.

I prefer the staffed collection desk because personal assistance would solve several problems that a locker alone cannot address. In our building, residents receive items of different sizes, and some need help confirming which parcel belongs to them.

A staff member could deal with an unclear label or explain what to do when a delivery is missing. This would be particularly useful for residents who are uncomfortable using an electronic access system. The desk could also keep larger packages together rather than leaving them outside when they do not fit in a compartment.

Lockers would be more convenient for people returning home late, and I recognise that limited collection hours are a disadvantage. Nevertheless, access at any time is less helpful if a resident cannot open the locker or locate the right delivery. A predictable evening collection period would work for many households and provide someone responsible for resolving mistakes.

Management should publish the hours clearly and review residents' feedback after the desk opens. For me, reliable help and clear responsibility outweigh the extra flexibility of lockers.

A bookable gathering room would be the better use of the unused space. Many apartments are too small to host a few friends comfortably, so residents need somewhere they can plan a modest gathering without disturbing neighbours.

A reservation system would let people know when the room is available and what they are responsible for afterwards. For example, a resident could arrange a family meal with confidence instead of arriving with guests and finding every table occupied. Clear limits on group size and cleaning would help the room remain useful to everyone.

An open lounge would encourage spontaneous conversations, which is a worthwhile benefit. However, our entrance area already offers a place for brief informal meetings. The new room could meet a different need rather than repeat that function. Booking does not have to mean expensive private parties; it could support small study groups or craft afternoons too.

I would favour a simple, fair booking process with equal access for all residents. That arrangement would make the space dependable while allowing several kinds of activity.