The City of Windsor received great news earlier this week when members of the Federal and Provincial governments jointly announced a combined investment of over $3.3 million to support the construction of 15 housing units in Windsor.
The project, located at 1106 Ouellette Avenue, will see the conversion of a two-storey building, formerly owned by Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, into 15 permanent affordable housing units. This project in Windsor represents a unique opportunity for the healthcare system to participate in the delivery of affordable housing in communities and demonstrates how existing infrastructure can be leveraged to tackle the housing supply crisis.
The Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario have invested over $3.3 million into this project, which will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 will receive $1,175,974 in funding from the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) to build five units. Phase 2 will receive $2,144,710 from the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI) to build ten units.
Cynthia Summers, CEO, Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation expressed her support for the initiative.
“I am delighted that Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation (WECHC) in partnership with Province of Ontario will be repurposing and revitalizing this site to create 15 new homes for our communities most vulnerable, including those at risk of homelessness. Once complete, these units will be energy efficient, accessible, environmentally friendly and, affordable.”
The Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation purchased the building in 2021 and will be overseeing the conversion. Renovations are currently underway and expected to be completed in late 2024.
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What does “affordable” mean ? Rentals or condos ….when articles are written and the subject is affordable housing…would you, could you…. please include the $$$. What is the target in dollars and cents!