Renovations complete on 882 affordable housing units in Edmonton

Hundreds of affordable housing units in Edmonton have received a significant upgrade, with renovations now complete on 882 units across 11 city sites. The three-year project, aimed at improving existing social housing stock, saw a total investment of $23.3 million.

The funding for the extensive renovations was secured in 2023, with the federal government contributing $12.8 million and the City of Edmonton adding $10.5 million. This investment is part of a broader agreement to repair social housing located on city-owned land.

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We worked really hard to make sure every dollar and every dollar of investment counted for the future.

Mayor Andrew Knack emphasized the importance of both building new affordable housing and maintaining existing units. "It is still far more economical to say, ‘Let’s renovate existing h,’" he stated, highlighting the value of investing in current infrastructure.

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Many folks who have been living in affordable housing can also have all the same modern amenities, all the same fixtures and great design that new affordable housing looks like as well.

Civida CEO Bree Claude expressed satisfaction with the project's outcome. "We worked really hard to make sure every dollar and every dollar of investment counted for the future," she said. Civida, an affordable housing management company, oversees operations at these and other sites.

The repairs included critical foundation fixes, electrical upgrades, enhanced energy efficiency, and improved accessibility. Residents of these units continue to benefit from deep subsidies, ensuring they spend no more than 30 percent of their income on rent, allowing for other essential living expenses.

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It is still far more economical to say, ‘Let’s renovate existing h