Deeply Affordable: 18; Rent Geared to Income: 8
Salsbury Community Society developed Co:Here on a parking lot owned by Grandview Calvary Baptist Church located on 1st Avenue East and Victoria Drive. This project sought to break new ground in defining what “social housing” could look like by fostering an intentional community of support. The main level contains a large kitchen, dining room, living room and meditation space for residents. A courtyard and community garden also provide outdoor space. Co:Here residents come from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and move in with an understanding and desire to build community. The residents are committed to participating and collective decision-making in community life. The success of this development led to the development of Wayfinder Developments to provide consulting services to faith-based organizations seeking to unlock the latent affordable housing potential in their land asset.
Profile Maps Last Updated: July 2, 2024
Notes:
**Priority Population(s): These are described for projects that explicitly fill some or all units with people who are part of a specific demographic that faces unique needs related to housing insecurity.
**Green Building Standard: This is described for projects that are designed according to a green building certification such as LEED (Gold/Platinum), Built Green (Gold/Platinum), and Passive House.
**Affordability Definitions:
Deeply Affordable – A home that is affordable to people on a very limited income, such income assistance, disability assistance, and income support programs for seniors.
Rent Geared to Income – A home that is available to people with modest incomes. Rent is calculated to be affordable based on the tenant’s income.
Moderate Income – A home that is available for a monthly rent that is equal to the low-end of rents available in the private market. Also referred to as ‘Middle Income’ and ‘Affordable Market’.
