Background
Like many areas of North America, the supply of affordable rental housing in Hope, BC was being challenged by escalating prices and the inability of new construction to meet demand. In fact, CMHC had registered a 0% vacancy rate in the town. Anhart, a network of organizations working primarily in Canada to provide affordable housing solutions, saw an opportunity to provide affordable spaces to those living and working in Hope.
Challenge
As the need for affordable housing increases, the best way to meet demand is through rapid construction. With public funding central to many affordable housing projects, certainty of schedule and budget along with sustainability and accessibility are critical factors for developers like Anhart.
At a Glance
The end result is a three-storey is a three-storey, multi-family development, including 40 units with kitchenettes and living spaces and a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom spaces. The exterior post and beam details and natural stone facade create a visually interesting building, one with an appearance that is indistinguishable from a traditional site-built counterpart.
The Ryder meets Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) criteria, the first NRB Modular Solutions project to do so. Four studio units, one 2-bedroom unit and one 3-bedroom unit are accessible and all located on the building’s ground floor.
The Ryder meets Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) criteria, with six accessible units – four studios, one 2-bedroom unit and one 3-bedroom unit – located on the ground floor.
- 23,875 sq ft over three storeys
- Project Timeline: 8 months
- 40 units with kitchenettes, living spaces
- Mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units
- 6 accessible units
- Exterior post and beam details and natural stone facade create a visually interesting building
- Meets Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification criteria
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