DARTMOUTH, NS, April 26,
2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Government of Canada, Province of Nova Scotia, the Halifax Regional Municipality
and Affirmative Ventures Association announced a combined
investment of over $16 million to
create 45 new homes in Dartmouth.
Main Street Centre is a seven-story, 45-unit mixed-use housing
project located at 139 Main Street in Dartmouth. The units will be a mixture of
affordable and much-needed seniors housing. The new building is
envisioned as part of a continuum of housing and mental health
supports, addressing affordable housing needs on the independent
living side of the spectrum.
The development will include 25 affordable units plus 20 units
that will be offered for market rent. One dozen units will be fully
accessible, and the community will have grade level access to
social enterprises on Main Street. At the back of the building, ten
units of transitional housing already managed by Affirmative
Ventures will have seamless interface with the Main Street Centre.
Building amenities will include supports for persons with a mental
health diagnosis, services to support seniors aging in place,
walking distance to local businesses, Halifax Transit stops and
dedicated bike storage.
This project is made possible by the Government of Canada's Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) a key
pillar of the National Housing Strategy (NHS), with funding from
the Province of Nova Scotia, the
Halifax Regional Municipality and Affirmative Ventures.
A breakdown of funding for this project includes:
- $11.8 million from the NHS
Affordable Housing Fund (AHF)
- $73,000 in SEED funding
- $4.7 million from Province of
Nova Scotia
- $162,636 from Halifax Regional
Municipality
- $350,000 in Land Equity from
Affirmative Ventures Association
Quotes:
"These new affordable housing units are going to make a real
difference in the Dartmouth area.
They will both help support seniors and persons with a mental
health diagnosis, and help create a stronger, more inclusive
community." – The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister
of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities
"Today's announcement is more than dollars and units — we're
building more homes right here in Dartmouth—Cole Harbour! We're
delivering this funding to strengthen our community and ensure that
seniors and persons with a mental health diagnosis can live and
thrive in a home that's adapted to meet their needs. A home that's
near transit, near amenities, and part of our
community."– Darren
Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole
Harbour
"Having a safe, supportive home is more than four walls and a
roof. We're pleased to play a role in creating inclusive, welcoming
communities where the residents are able to grow, feel secure and
thrive." – Tim
Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change for
Nova Scotia on behalf of
John Lohr, Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing for Nova Scotia
"The Halifax Regional Municipality is committed to demonstrating
leadership and fostering partnerships that provide access to a
range of quality, affordable housing options in safe and vibrant
communities. This project will meet a crucial need in our
community, and I thank everyone who has come together to invest in
safer, more engaged communities by making affordable options
available to those in need." – Tony Mancini, Regional Councillor District 6 -
Harbourview - Burnside - Dartmouth
East, Halifax Regional Municipality
"Affirmative Ventures Association looks forward to the
opening of the Main Street Centre in Spring 2025 and we would like
to thank our funding partners, rcs Construction, Harvey
Architecture, the construction trades and members of our project
team. With their support, we are now implementing our vision
for mental health housing while moving forward at the same time
with a mix of housing, a centre for employment training and
community-based mental health supports." – Ken Greer Board
Chair, Affirmative Ventures
Quick facts:
- Today's announcement was made by Darren
Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole
Harbour on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of
Housing Infrastructure and Communities, Tim
Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change for
Nova Scotia on behalf of
John Lohr, Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing for Nova
Scotia, and Tony Mancini,
Regional Councillor District 6 - Harbourview - Burnside - Dartmouth East, Halifax Regional
Municipality.
- The Affordable Housing Fund
– previously known as the National Housing
Co-Investment Fund (NHCF) – is part of the
Government of Canada's National
Housing Strategy (NHS), an $82+ billion plan to give more
Canadians a place to call home.
- As of December 31, 2023, the
Government of Canada has committed
over $8.17 billion to support the
creation of over 32,000 units and the repair of over 155,000 units
through the Affordable Housing Fund.
- As of December 31, 2023, the
Government of Canada has committed
over $42.99 billion to support the
creation of almost 135,000 units and the repair of over 270,000
units. These measures prioritize those in greatest need, including
seniors, Indigenous Peoples, people experiencing or at risk of
homelessness, and women and children fleeing violence.
Related links:
- For more information of Government of Canada housing initiatives: Housing
Canada.
- As Canada's authority on
housing, CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market
and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing
need, and offers unbiased housing research and advice to all levels
of Canadian government, consumers and the housing industry. CMHC's
aim is that everyone in Canada has
a home they can afford and that meets their needs. For more
information, please visit cmhc.ca or follow us on Twitter,
Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook.
- Progress on programs and initiatives are updated quarterly at
www.placetocallhome.ca. The Housing Funding Initiatives
Map shows affordable housing projects that have been
developed.
SOURCE Government of Canada