February 1, 2017 County of Simcoe Affordable Housing
Overview County of Simcoe is the direct owner and manager of Simcoe County Housing Corporation (SCHC); provides social housing to seniors, families and individuals Transferred from Province (Ontario Housing Corporation OHC) during local services realignment in 2000 Ontario is unique in this manner as all other provinces still retain ownership and control of provincial corporations Allows Ontario to have special local solutions and control at municipal level Housing units are primarily rent-geared-to-income; RGI tenants pay rent based on their income SCHC currently owns and operates 1,315 RGI units, and 79 affordable units, county-wide, and maintains a Centralized Waitlist for RGI assistance across Social Housing System
100 Miller Park Avenue, Bradford The land was donated by the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Final Budget $5.19M Funded through Reserves and DOOR grant Project completed spring 2010
100 Miller Park Avenue, Bradford
100 Miller Park Avenue, Bradford
100 Miller Park Avenue, Bradford Key Design Highlights 25 unit addition joined to original 51 unit building for improved barrier free design and elevator access for existing tenants Mix of original social housing and new affordable housing Energy recovery system Roof water storage and collection for irrigation High reflectance roof ballast Open concept units for universal and barrier free design
33 Brooks Street, Barrie Infill project on existing SCHC site that had surplus lands Creation of 5 story addition containing 54 one bedroom units over the existing 53 units which dated from 1977 Consultations with Allandale Neighborhood association Budget $11.8M Build funded through reserves, DC s and DOOR funding Occupancy July 2016
33 Brooks Street, Barrie
33 Brooks Street, Barrie
33 Brooks Street, Barrie
33 Brooks Street, Barrie
33 Brooks Street, Barrie
33 Brooks Street, Barrie
33 Brooks Street, Barrie Key design Highlights New addition integrated to existing 53 unit building Complete upgrade to old building so all tenants have access to new elevators, laundry facilities, common space and terrace Energy recovery system and high efficiency boilers, heating system Exterior and common area lighting LED Upgraded building envelope for increase insulation and air sealing Complete barrier free units and universal design in all units Aging in place focus Exterior park like landscaping Emphasis on social interaction for seniors (many benches, sitting areas) Walking paths for residents, IOOF long term care home and public
33 Brooks Street, Barrie
Existing Townhouse blocks Collingwood
Collingwood County currently owns approximately 3.5 acre site with 30 townhouse units contained in 6 blocks Site located on main arterial road adjacent to commercial shopping areas, amenities, and public transit Ideal site for redevelopment Existing town houses are showing their age and requiring increased capital repairs over next 10-15 years Strong partnership with Town of Collingwood including donation of Murray Court lands as well as waiving all fees
Collingwood
Collingwood Proposal to construct 2 new buildings (147 units) on amalgamated 4 acre site: Building A: 6 story family building to replace 30 existing units plus 25 additional units Building B: 5 story 92 unit, 1 bedroom seniors units Building B to also contain Collingwood Ontario Works office, plus leasing space for other social agencies Site to have improved paths, walkways, barrier free access Design to be strongly rooted in Town of Collingwood s urban design principles
Collingwood
Collingwood
Collingwood One Bedroom Suite 54.9 s.m. / 591 s.f. 1-2 people Two Bedroom Suite 80.1 s.m. / 862 s.f. 2 4 people Three Bedroom Suite 103.4 s.m. / 1113 s.f. 3 6 people
Collingwood Budget $39.6M Construction Start March 2017 Building A completion Fall 2018 Building B completion Winter 2019 Funding: DC s, SIF, Reserves and financing
Wasaga Beach County engaged all Municipalities to participate in Call for Proposal (CFP) to develop affordable housing in partnership with SCHC Intention to get lands and/or other financial incentives to create affordable housing at lower cost The support and proposals were overwhelming (6 municipalities with 11 site proposals) Staff undertook rigorous evaluation process Wasaga Beach site was recommended and approved by Council for complete preliminary design and costing Council also approved some basic preliminary design work and costing at 2 sites in Bradford-West Gwillimbury and one site in Penetanguishene
Wasaga Beach
Wasaga Beach Wasaga Beach Preliminary details Location at 174 Zoo Park Rd, 4 acres Pre-consultation with town has started Preliminary design and costing underway Next step will be presentation of draft design and costing to County Council Pending Council approval, construction to start Spring 2018 Completion Fall 2019
SCHC future considerations Potential to move forward on Bradford-West Gwillimbury and Penetanguishene sites, pending future funding/resources Future Barrie-specific plan leveraging current assets to consolidate and expand operations as well as reduce operational costs Consideration to models in today s forum Rural builds and options Long term business plan inclusion of future builds Other co-location opportunities and hub models Land banking to ensure properties are available in more urban areas for additional units
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