This release was issued under a previous government.
Construction is expected to begin this summer on the site of Accessible Housing’s Fourth Dimension Group Home. Once complete, the new building will offer 45 units of barrier-free accessible housing with 24-hour, on-site supports for individuals with disabilities or limited mobility, many of whom are currently in hospitals or otherwise in need of supportive housing.
“Every Albertan deserves to live with dignity and opportunities to thrive at home and in their communities. Our government’s housing investment ensures that Albertans with disabilities have a safe and supportive place to call home.”
“Through significant capital investments in building more affordable housing and renewing existing housing, our government is creating safe places for Albertans to call home and jobs in the construction sector.”
“When facing a diagnosis or injury, Calgarians who need supportive living environments as adults face an incredibly narrow range of options. This investment expands Accessible Housing’s capacity to serve individuals in an appropriate and flexible setting.”
The new building will be operated by Accessible Housing, a Calgary-based, not-for-profit organization supporting individuals with limited mobility. Construction is expected to be complete by fall 2017.
The $4-million investment supplements a $9.3-million philanthropic contribution from the RESOLVE campaign, a Calgary fundraising collaboration of nine agencies to support the building of affordable and supported rental housing for the homeless and other vulnerable Albertans. The provincial investment is part of $1.1 billion in funding for housing in the 2015-18 Capital Plan.