Brian Townsend MA Phys Ed Vice President Operations LIV North Aquatics
Amenities and Covid
The Future of Condo Pools and Spas Tenants and Owners Now Have Greater Appreciation for the Pool, Spa, and Fitness Amenities Located in Their Buildings.
Like everything else, the last two years have forced property managers, condo boards and administrators to take stock of their amenities and put together a plan of action that will satisfy the changing needs of unit owners and renters. More people living in condominiums are spending a higher percentage of time in their residences due to work-from-home or hybrid-work scenarios (or may have even retired); and along the way have given up their outside club memberships. The net result is that your tenants and owners are
now going to have greater appreciation for the pool, spa, and fitness amenities located in your building. Out of all the amenities found in multi-unit high rise buildings, the aquatic facility areas have come out a winner due to all the information describing pools as relatively safe because they have a lesser chance of spreading COVID-19 through water (provided it is properly maintained and disinfected with either chlorine or bromine). Many condo owners are probably wonder-
ing why they were not better utilizing the aquatic amenities prior to the pandemic! The fact is that people now have a higher sense of awareness regarding viral transmission and are conscientious about having well-maintained, disinfected amenities that limit as many touch points as possible. With this in mind, let’s review what can be done to enhance your pool amenity and what new technology exists to increase the safety and overall satisfaction of the people enjoying these areas in your buildings. CONDOVOICE SUMMER 2022
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