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Posted Sep 10, 2020, 9:12 PM
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Major affordable housing announcement by the Feds and OCH.
OCH has a video on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/OCH_LCO/status/1304130246426451968
Quote:
Largest Single Investment in Affordable Housing in Ottawa
Sep 10, 2020, 09:15 ET, Newswire
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 10, 2020 /CNW/ - Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. That is why the Government of Canada is partnering with the City of Ottawa, and the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCH) to build hundreds of new affordable housing across 3 sites, comprising of a total of 4 buildings in Ottawa.
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and Minister responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, along with Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa, were accompanied by Mathieu Fleury, City Councillor and Chair of the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors and Stephane Giguere, the Chief Executive Officer of OCH to announce a $167.9 million financial commitment in the form of a mortgage from the federal government, $10.8 million of which is a forgivable loan, for the construction of approximately 700 new units.
This is the largest single investment awarded to a social and affordable housing provider for the development of new affordable housing in Ottawa under the National Housing Strategy. With the help of the National Housing Co-Investment Fund (NHCF), OCH's affordable housing developments will be built in Ottawa and are located in areas close to public transit, community centres, and support services. Of the proposed 698 units, a total of 211 units will be earmarked at affordable rents lower than 80% of median market rent for the neighborhood.
The new homes will support those of all ages, family compositions, and demographics, but 179 of the homes will be dedicated to priority groups such as seniors, women and children fleeing domestic violence, those facing mental health and addiction issues, and newcomers.
Providing safe and stable housing affords greater opportunities for residents to find and keep jobs, learn and build skills, and be active participants in their communities.
Quick facts:
- The Government of Canada, and OCH acknowledge that the buildings, located at 811, 818, and 933 Gladstone, are being built on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg people.
- The City of Ottawa is allocating approximately $2.8 million in development charge and fees waivers toward this initiative, and $18.3 million through the Investment in Affordable Housing/Social Infrastructure Fund initiative for 811 Gladstone Road.
- The City of Ottawa has also allocated $10 million in City Capital Funding for Gladstone Village and Rochester Heights Phase II in addition to relief from development charges and applicable other building fees
- The portfolio investment aims to achieve over 55% reduction in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions relative to the 2015 National Energy Code for Buildings.
- The portfolio, on average, will comply with the highest level of accessibility i.e. barrier free common areas and 31%+ of units meet accessibility standards or full universal design and 21%+ of units meet accessibility standards.
- With a budget of $13.2 billion, NHCF gives priority to projects that help those in greatest need, including women and children fleeing family violence, seniors, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, those dealing with mental health and addictions, Veterans and young adults.
- Through the NHCF, the Government of Canada will work with partners to build up to 60,000 new affordable homes and repair up to 240,000 existing affordable and community homes over the next 10 years.
- Investments are also planned in the NHCF to create or repair at least 4,000 shelter spaces for victims of family violence and create at least 7,000 new affordable housing units for seniors and 2,400 new affordable housing units for people with developmental disabilities.
- Under the Investing in Canada plan, the Government of Canada is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
About the communities in construction or development:
- The loans will help OCH build approximately 700 rentals in multi-use, transit-oriented and sustainable green-living communities
- The new builds will meet the criteria of affordability, accessibility and sustainability set by the Federal Government.
- Providing new affordable home rentals in a mixed-use community for years to come.
- Building vibrant communities with strong community partnerships (leveraging transit, school, green space, private sector, commercial spaces…)
- Nurturing safe, healthy and inclusive communities
- Providing economic and educational opportunities to the community
- Continuing to engage and consult community residents and stakeholders in conjunction with the City planning process
811 Gladstone Avenue (Rochester Heights Phase 1 - townhomes and mid-rise)
- includes 140 affordable homes:
- A mid-rise apartment building with 108 homes and 32 townhomes; including 36 homes for seniors.
- This project will include Canada's largest residential Passive House currently under construction, using the PHIUS+ (Passive House Institute of the United States) 2015 Passive Building Standard.
- The Passive House building will be 85% more energy efficient than conventional new builds.
- Planned amenity space of 5,000 square feet.
- Occupancy expected for Summer 2021.
818 Gladstone Avenue (Rochester Heights Phase 2 – mid-rise and high-rise)
A 4.2 acres land development site, ready to build for an all-inclusive community of:
- mixed-use: a combination of residential, retail, and office uses
- mixed-income: a combination of affordable and market residential, both rental and ownership
- mixed-density: a combination of low-, mid-, and high-rise buildings
- mixed-lifestyle: a home to families, children, couples, singles, seniors, and those with accessibility needs
- upwards of 700 total residential units, at full build-out, including affordable rentals
- Near LRT Station
- Walking & cycling paths
933 Gladstone Avenue (Gladstone Village Phase 1 and 2 - townhomes, high-rise and mid-rise)
An 8-acres land development site, ready to build for an all-inclusive community of
- mixed-use: a combination of residential, commercial, institutional, and retail
- mixed-income: a combination of affordable and market residential, both rental and ownership
- mixed-density: will be a combination of low-, mid-, and high-rise buildings
- mixed-lifestyle: will be a home to families, children, couples, singles, seniors, and those with accessibility needs
- upwards of 1,100 total residential units, at full build-out
- residential units ranging from studios, 1-beds, 2-beds, 3-beds and 4-beds
- transit-oriented development, adjacent to the future Gladstone LRT station
- genererous green space
- greatest density bordering the light rail tracks and the light rail station, promoting ridership
- alongside the Plant Bath Recreation Centre to the north
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https://www.newswire.ca/news-release...871654528.html
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