Boom-in-the-desert

[Battle]

Anybody checking this out?

 

http://www.architizer.com/en_us/blog/dyn/14239/exclusive-boom-in-the-desert/

[justaguy]

Thanks for posting this. New to me. Part of me likes the idea. Another part sees it as a really expensive gay ghetto. Just from this first look, I'm not sure which direction I'm leaning.

[jjkrkwood]

Thanks for posting this. New to me. Part of me likes the idea. Another part sees it as a really expensive gay ghetto. Just from this first look, I'm not sure which direction I'm leaning.

 

Nothing wrong with a gay ghetto. but ill just wait till it goes on SALE..... (i'm cheap)

[+ Archer]

Where are they getting the water to sustain this oasis?

[raulgmanzo]

Seems silly.

 

LEED certified but in the desert? diverse and multi-generational but intended for gay retirees?

Walkable and non-car oriented design but how does one get to Boom?

 

 

 

 

Anybody checking this out?

 

http://www.architizer.com/en_us/blog/dyn/14239/exclusive-boom-in-the-desert/

[Mark450]

There is already a development in Palm Springs, Santa Fe and Vancouver from a company called Rainbow Vision. Nothing as elaborate as BOOM but I do have my eye on them for my future.

[jjkrkwood]

There is already a development in Palm Springs, Santa Fe and Vancouver from a company called Rainbow Vision. Nothing as elaborate as BOOM but I do have my eye on them for my future.

 

Hope you have a huge 401K ????

[Mark450]

It doesn't seem that expensive. What have you heard jjkrkwood?

[jjkrkwood]

It doesn't seem that expensive. What have you heard jjkrkwood?

 

Nothing particular about this specific site, but have done research on other GAY retirement community options, and they are Mega bucks. Every ammenity is "Billed". Certainly not geared to the person who lived a middle class life, unless of course they have HUGE 401K's....

[Mark450]

Ok, thanks.

[Epigonos]

I have never been a fan of ghettos; Jewish, black, straight, Hispanic, gay or any other for that matter. One of the major things I still like about Southern California is the mixing and melding of different groups and cultures.

Now if one really likes the desert what’s wrong with Palm Springs? I personally dislike desert terrain and heat so it certainly is not a place that appeals to me. The city is very gay friendly and even has a gay mayor and several gay city councilmen. One does not have to be a millionaire to live there. There are condominiums and houses in all price ranges. Palm Springs has, for years, been a gay vacation destination and as more and more of those vacationers reach retirement age they are choosing to move there permanently.

[Mark450]

I've thought about the whole "gay ghetto" matter and I'm still torn. While it does sound like heaven in lots of ways , it also sounds like you are separating from society for perhaps the wrong reasons.

[BSR]

I don't know if this prospective development is necessarily a ghetto. Two of my aunts retired recently to Florida and live in a large retirement community, where residents must be 55+. I was a skeptic about how they'd like it (a life of shuffleboard, bridge, and early-bird specials??), but they ended up loving it. The emphasis is on staying active: mentally, physically, and socially. So there is a seemingly endless list of physical activities (golf, basketball, rowing, jogging, fitness, you name it), hobbies (arts & crafts, photography, chess, etc.), and social activities (ballroom dancing, line dancing, travel clubs, etc.). After seeing how happy they are, I think I'll probably end up at something like it. While their community does not exclude gays, the vast majority of residents are heterosexual -- except for the occasional "bachelor" or "spinster" . If I did end up in a retirement community, of course I'd much prefer one where gays were at least a sizable minority. It has nothing to do with excluding anyone, creating a ghetto, or separating myself from general society. I have more straight friends than gay friends now, and I imagine I'll have plenty of straight friends later in life as well. But being amongst at least some other gays would be really nice. Oh, and the place would have to have some really hot pool boys.

[+ deej]

Well, retirement communities are their own form of ghettos of course. It's just a ghetto of retirees.

 

My mom bought a condo in one of those 55+ condo communities built around their own private golf course. They also had activities for residents of all ages (55+, of course). She loved living there. The one thing you'll find common about retirement communities is the old ladies *talk* when somebody new moves in. If it's a single man, the first question is always "Is he straight?" -- not because they're being judgemental at all! They're just sizing him up. Women live longer than men, and as they get older they're still horny. If he's available, so much the better -- the competition is on! -- but they're also happy if he's just a good dancer!

 

I'm still ambivalent about the idea of living in a retirement community, but not closed to it.

[Lookin]

I'm still ambivalent about the idea of living in a retirement community, but not closed to it.

You better brush up on your foxtrot. http://www.thedawgpound.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/dancing_smiley4.gif

[+ Charlie]

There is no Rainbow Vision community in Palm Springs. A development was proposed a few years ago, before the economy collapsed, but nothing ever happened.

[Mark450]

That's to bad. I remember them sending the announcement out a few years ago. I hope the one in Vancouver gets developed.