Deeply Affordable: 7; Rent Geared to Income: 12; Moderate Income: 5
This family-oriented development consists of two- and three- bedroom townhomes divided among 8 triplex buildings. The complex includes a community room, a courtyard and common grassy area where children can play. The development also has many green features. For instance, it includes solar panels that power electric vehicle charging stations (and other shared amenities), heat pumps, drought-resistant landscaping. It was also built in a way to limit impact on the forest setting and is within easy walking distance of the Ganges village, schools, parks and transit via a trail network. Salt Spring Island Community Services has been serving the southern Gulf Islands community since 1975 through a wide range of services including housing, food security, counselling, recycling and more.
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’.
