NORTH Hastings Supported Housing Committee moves forward with housing project

June 22, 2009, Bancroft, ON THE North Hastings Supported Housing Committee is pleased to announce the advancement of their Housing Project with the hiring of Sherry Hayes as the Project Manager.

Hayes has been hired to prepare the business plan to be used in attracting potential builders and developers for the project.

The North Hastings Supported Housing Committee recently received $20,000.00 in SEED funding from the Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CMHC) to be used to prepare the business plan, explore funding opportunities, develop a preliminary housing design and prepare a feasibility analysis.

The committee, which is comprised of local agencies, organizations and individuals, is excited to proceed with the development of a 20-30 unit, multi-use, completely accessible, integrated and supported housing complex that will show case ‘green’ technologies. The project proposes to include a mix of market value units, rent geared to income, condos and life leases.

Hayes would like to hear from any individuals who may be interested in living in such a building. At this time the project proposes to provide housing units to single people, couples, seniors and people with disabilities. Support to individuals living in the building will be provided in partnership by various agencies.

She would also like to hear from local builders and contractors who may have interest in this project, particularly builders with experience in sustainable building practices. The project already has money committed to it and the committee believes this could be a very viable opportunity for potential developers. The plan is to use local resources wherever possible.

“The timing of this project is perfect”, says Hayes. “ This will compliment what is already happening in our community in respect to the Build Bancroft development. It will provide desperately needed housing in innovative ways that will only serve to attract positive attention to North Hastings.”

To learn more about this project or inquire about housing or development opportunities, Hayes can be contacted at 613-332-6110 or via email at sherryhayes@xplornet.com

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Sherry Hayes, Project Manager, North Hastings Supported Housing
613-332-6110
sherryhayes@xplornet.com