Aquila Commons sits in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, near two parks, shopping, healthcare, grocery stores, churches, and a metro bus stop, so you don't have to go far for most things you need, and this building is a senior housing cooperative for people 55 and older, with 106 homes spread across four floors, and each unit includes its own laundry, a private balcony or patio measuring about 72 square feet that can be screened in if you want, and floor plans come in one-bedroom with a den, two-bedroom, or two-bedroom with a den, with square footage ranging from 883 to 1,560, so there are choices depending on how much space you want.
Residents can bring up to two cats or dogs as long as each pet weighs 20 pounds or less, and the whole building is smoke-free with high-speed Wi-Fi available. There's underground parking allocated for every home, with a car wash bay in the garage, and ample parking for guests. The building has secure entry with coded doors and surveillance, plus each resident gets basic HD cable TV and newspaper delivery to the door. Appliances in the apartments are modern and well-kept by the cooperative, heating and air conditioning are controlled in each unit, and units can be upgraded, though there are some limits.
When you want to join in with others, there's a variety of shared spaces, like the Great Room-used for large gatherings and private entertaining-which has a fireplace and a full kitchen, along with a party room, craft room for meetings and activities, a fitness center, billiards and game room with cable TV, a separate library, and a business center with computers and printers. There's a fully equipped workshop for any hands-on hobbies, raised garden plots for residents who like to grow things, plus a large patio with gas grills and a community deck where people often gather. Residents can use the guest suite for friends or family for a small fee, and regular community activities take place to encourage social engagement.
Biking and walking trails are close by and many residents take advantage of easy access to outdoor spaces, and the property keeps maintenance-free living a priority, with a full-time Resident Services Manager and maintenance staff on site. The Board of Directors made up of residents governs the cooperative, with guidance from a professional manager, and the whole model works through shared responsibilities and committees, so everyone who wants to help can find a way to get involved at Aquila Commons, emphasizing a lifestyle where people look out for each other and the community as a whole.
