AMENITIES GUIDEBOOK PHOTOS This appendix to the Amenities Guidebook provides pictures of Georgia Department of Community Affairs projects representing good and bad examples of site amenities listed in the Guidebook. Refer to the Guidebook for detailed requirements and specifications for these amenities. REQUIRED AMENITIES Community Building/Room Acceptable Community Building Exterior 2008 Amenities Guidebook Photos Office of Affordable Housing Page 1 of 16 Acceptable Community Room Interior Not Acceptable Community Room Interior The property manager's office cannot double as a community space. 2008 Amenities Guidebook Photos Office of Affordable Housing Page 2 of 16 Exterior Gathering Area Acceptable Not Acceptable The gazebo does not appear to be permanently set, has no landscaping, and no accessible path. 2008 Amenities Guidebook Photos Office of Affordable Housing Page 3 of 16 On-site Laundry Facility or Washers/Dryers installed in each unit Acceptable Note the front loading machine at right. The utility sink is a beneficial addition. 2008 Amenities Guidebook Photos Office of Affordable Housing Page 4 of 16 OPTIONAL AMENITIES Attractively Fenced Community Garden Acceptable The garden is fenced and plots are neatly arranged between gravel paths. Not Acceptable No fence; overgrown with weeds. 2008 Amenities Guidebook Photos Office of Affordable Housing Page 5 of 16 Equipped Playing Field: Soccer Field Not acceptable Equipped Playing Field: Tennis Court Acceptable 2008 Amenities Guidebook Photos Office of Affordable Housing Page 6 of 16 Not Acceptable 2008 Amenities Guidebook Photos Office of Affordable Housing Page 7 of 16 Equipped walking path with exercise stations or sitting areas Acceptable Not Acceptable The path appears uneven and unstable; no benches. 2008 Amenities Guidebook Photos Office of Affordable Housing Page 8 of 16 Retention Pond/Fountain Acceptable Not Acceptable 2008 Amenities Guidebook Photos Office of Affordable Housing Page 9 of 16 Equipped Playground Acceptable Not Acceptable Equipment does not appear to be constructed in compliance with CPSC guidelines for materials, ladder handrails, or ground cover. 2008 Amenities Guidebook Photos Office of Affordable Housing Page 10 of 16 Covered pavilion with picnic/barbecue facilities Acceptable Not acceptable The pavilion structure is borderline permanent, weatherproof structure. There are no grills, there are not enough picnic tables, and the absence of landscaping makes the pavilion appear uninviting. 2008 Amenities Guidebook Photos Office of Affordable Housing Page 11 of 16 Furnished Children's Activity/Seniors Craft Center Acceptable Furnished Library Acceptable, although more books would be desirable and the room cannot double as the computer center. 2008 Amenities Guidebook Photos Office of Affordable Housing Page 12 of 16 Equipped Computer Center Acceptable Not acceptable Folding chairs are not acceptable. Equipment should be new; the condition of this equipment is questionable. 2008 Amenities Guidebook Photos Office of Affordable Housing Page 13 of 16 Furnished Exercise / Fitness Center Acceptable There is a variety of commercial grade equipment, cardiovascular equipment rests on slip-resistant mats, and the room is mirrored. Not Acceptable Equipment is used and not commercial grade. There is not enough equipment for the size of the complex. 2008 Amenities Guidebook Photos Office of Affordable Housing Page 14 of 16 Furnished sitting areas by elevators (Senior only) No pictures available. Swimming Pool Acceptable 2008 Amenities Guidebook Photos Office of Affordable Housing Page 15 of 16 Off Site Improvements in Master Plan Communities Acceptable examples include the following: Baseball Academy YMCA 2008 Amenities Guidebook Photos Office of Affordable Housing Page 16 of 16