AUTUMNS RUN Community in Nova Scotia , Canada .

   004    Having just watched a momentous rocket launch from SPACEX  of it's Falcon 9 Heavy  ( a first ) and the safe landing of the first 2 stages back at the Florida launch pads  I realize this is a day to remember .        My thoughts return to the seniors community we contemplate for our area .   Buildings that need little to no energy are almost a first  and are a first for a senior's home community in N.S.   and will join a very few within Canada .        We need to get our " society "  registered  and then apply to Ottawa for a non-profit tax registration .     This will allow for a continuing entity that will own the land and any assets that the residents don't own or lease .    Things like roads , underground services , solar electric panel array ,  common areas ( lawns , walkways )  and a pond to store rainfall and snow melt  so that water is available on site in case needed for a fire .      The initial society members will grow older and retire or p

  003.  Several years ago I held two local meetings to gauge the need and likes of seniors  as they consider moving to a less expensive life - less expensive than a large home that likely doesn't have many energy updates  yet attracts a hefty property tax bill , hefty heating bills and multiple chores like grass cutting and snow removal .         The consensus at that time was for a smaller stand alone home of about 750Sq. Feet .  One that was built to gather solar passive heating along with over code insulation  .    Climate information for this shore is virtually not existing  .    The closest on reccord gives us the Debert weather station history .   Our shore is very different as most already know .      One of the ways to gain that smaller home was by a Life Lease .   Pay a fixed amount prior to moving in and enjoy living there for as long as the senior(s) is / are living or able to live safely there .    When that time arrives the Lease is resold to someone on the wait lis