Brantford’s John Noble Home Completes $3.3 Million in Renovations to Affordable Seniors Housing
Posted by: Toronto Real Estate Admin / Category: News Bulletin
BRANTFORD, December 7, 2007 — Seniors in Brantford will have access to more affordable rental housing today with the official opening of two newly renovated wings at the John Noble Home, now known as Bell Lane Terrace. The 26 new apartments feature accessible and affordable accommodation for seniors, and for the spouses of residents living in the long-term care facility.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program provided $896,000 to help the John Noble Home renovate vacant space in their existing facility. This project also received seed funding and an interest-free proposal development loan from CMHC.
“Our government is committed to making affordable housing more available in Ontario and across Canada for those who need it most,” said David Sweet, Member of Parliament for Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Westdale, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development. “With the opening of this project, seniors in Brantford will now have access to quality, affordable rental housing and services to meet their specific needs, while remaining close to their families and friends.”
“The Council of the County of Brant is pleased to be participating in this redevelopment project that makes use of a vacant building to provide much needed affordable housing for seniors and the disabled,” said Ron Eddy, Mayor of the County of Brant.
“It’s been a real pleasure to work with the many partners involved in this project that have helped this magnificent building come to fruition. The conversion of this two storey building is a wonderful concept, as it allows loved ones to be near their families and remain in our community,” said Mike Hancock, Mayor of the City of Brantford. “Finding appropriate housing stock is always a difficult task and a project like this is certainly a welcomed addition to the housing stock in our community,” he added.
John Noble Home received funding through RRAP Conversion which offers assistance to convert non-residential properties into affordable self-contained rental housing units or bed-units. Funding was also received under RRAP for Persons with Disabilities, which offers assistance to homeowners and landlords in order to improve residential accessibility for low-income individuals with disabilities.
“The redevelopment of our vacant wing into 26 apartments has provided an exciting opportunity for the John Noble Home to expand services to the seniors and the disabled in Brantford and Brant County,” said Eleanor Maslin, Administrator of the John Noble Home.
As Canada’s national housing agency, CMHC draws on over 60 years of experience to help Canadians access a variety of quality, environmentally sustainable, and affordable homes — homes that will continue to create vibrant and healthy communities and cities a reality across the country. For more information call 1-800-668-2642.
For further information, please contact:
Carlene Siopis
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
416-529-2710
Eleanor Maslin
John Noble Home
519-756-2920 ext. 222
Jayne Carman
Mayor’s Office
County of Brant
519-449-2451
Josie Mannen
Mayor’s Office
City of Brantford
519-759-4150 ext. 2213
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Article source: http://www.cmhc.ca/en/corp/nero/nere/2007/2007-12-07-1400.cfm
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