I’m very proud that Mikinàk Ottawa Community Housing is being showcased by the Ontario Association of Architects as an outstanding project!

I submitted Miknàk to be considered for this award because I consider it to be a perfect example of what we need in Ottawa-Vanier. The Mikinàk community offers 271 homes in three buildings, including studio, one, two, and three-bedroom homes at different affordability levels. The project also includes 57 accessible homes.

Offering below-market-priced rentals, this new community is home to the working middle class, which has been outpaced by the soaring rental costs in the City of Ottawa. The current concept will also incorporate commercial and outdoor amenity space.

The development includes a series of non-residential spaces that will be used for commercial rentals, community services and a number of work/live units.

The construction design targets the highest levels of sustainability and efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and operating costs for both the tenants and the landlord. Congratulations to Arcadis Architects Incorporated and to Ottawa Community Housing!