A state of the art 98-unit affordable housing development, every unit in the Haven is designed to limit barriers to visitors with disabilities a further 14 of which are universally accessible to individuals with severe mobility limitations. The Barrhaven site is transit accessible, in walking distance to three schools, and is located across the street from one of the biggest parks in the area. The site boasts generous private and public green space, including “The Grande Allee”: a pedestrian oriented public space that promotes neighbourliness.
Client
Multifaith Housing Initiative
Location
Barrhaven
Total Project Cost
$19.3 million
Scope of Work
Development Consultant
Dwelling Unit Type
50 apartments and 48 townhouses
Number of Units
98
Funding/Financing
MHI equity, Action Ottawa 2014 funding and Infrastructure Ontario financing
Schedule
Occupied 2017
Partners/Stakeholders
Architect: Barry J. Hobin and Associates
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The Catholic Centre for Immigrants
The International Order of The Ottawa City Union of The King’s Daughters and Sons
The City of Ottawa, Infrastructure Ontario
The Provincial Government of Ontario
The Government of Canada