Moderate Income: 91 ; Market: 171
The Legion Veterans Village is a housing development that integrates a Legion Branch, a Centre of Clinical Excellence and a Research Foundation directed at improving the lives of veterans, first responders and their families. Priority for the 91 affordable housing units, including 10 designed for accessibility, are also given to former soldiers, first responders and legion members and their families. Nineteen units provide transitional housing which offers up to 12 months of wrap-around supports and services to help Veterans overcome challenges such as homelessness, addiction, PTSD, and other mental or physical health issues. The building’s on-side clinics provide medical and rehabilitation services to the veterans and first responders community with a focus on post-traumatic stress disorder and mental health. A second phase of the ‘Village’ will add additional market housing. This project is the first of its kind in Canada. The project is a redevelopment of Whalley Legion Branch 229.
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’.
