Elswood
Location: 269 River Ave.
Developers: Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Development Corp. | Freedhome Developments Ltd.
Architect: Cibinel Architecture Ltd
Status: U/C
Documents: Variance-May 5, 2025 | Zoning Agreement Amendment-July 3, 2025
Media: Project post-renderings
Description: The Elswood, an Indigenous-led multi-family housing development wholly owned by Brokenhead Ojibway Nation on Treaty 1 lands along the Assiniboine River, represents a historic milestone in urban Indigenous ownership and reconciliation in Winnipeg's vibrant Osborne Village neighbourhood within the Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry ward. Located on the north side of River Avenue at 269 River Ave., this seven-storey, L-shaped apartment building will deliver 147 energy-efficient rental units, including 60 deeply affordable suites prioritized for Brokenhead Ojibway Nation members and other First Nations residents, alongside community amenities such as a heated parkade and fitness centre, signalling a meaningful step toward safe, inclusive housing and economic partnership in the heart of the city. This development is a recipient of the
Housing Accelerator Fund Capital Grant Incentive.
Permits: #25-219282 MU-2025-10-01-
Construct new 7-storey, 124,131 sq. ft multi-family residential building with 147 dwelling units.
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