MIKINÀK

Mikinak Community is an affordable housing development in Ottawa. Located in Wateridge Village, overlooking the Ottawa River, the legacy of the former Canadian Forces Base Rockcliffe lands, and the brilliance of modern urban design. 

The development includes a series of non-residential spaces for commercial rentals, community services, and several work/live units. 

The development also includes multiple Car Share parking spaces available to tenants and the broader community.  This offering will be scaled over time as demand warrants.

Wateridge Village 

Visionary and masterful in scope, Wateridge Village is now home to design-forward residences, retail and office space, unparalleled amenities, beautiful parks, trails, and so much more.  Affordable housing was a key element of the master planning for this community.

The neighbourhood is surrounded by National Capital Commission parkland with walking paths, a shopping mall and a community centre within walking distance. Local transit is also close by. 

715 Mikinàk 

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.

The concept and design of the news Mikinàk buildings are an homage to the Indigenous Peoples.

Design Features

Residents can enjoy a playground for toddlers, a BBQ area, sitting areas, raised gardens for community use, and a restoration sitting area. Other design features in the building include: 

• The design incorporates best practices for senior housing, including accessibility, visitability, and barrier-free design.
• Designed for a transit-oriented lifestyle
• Bicycle parking
• Access to public transit
• Nearby trails and pathways
• Playground for young children
• Barbecue area
• Seating and relaxation areas
• Raised community gardens
• Dining/picnic area

Sustainability Features

• Building envelope and mechanical systems designed for high performance, including passive house construction to minimize heating and cooling costs
• Zero-carbon footprint
• Wastewater heat recovery
• Designed to minimize carbon emissions
• Photovoltaic solar panels on all roofs
• High-efficiency heating and cooling system
• Permeable paving and landscaping to reduce stormwater runoff
• Water-efficient fixtures and individual meters to monitor electricity and water use
• Stairwells designed to WELL standards with natural light to encourage use and physical activity

Milestones

• Approval of the project: November 2019
• Information session: June 2021
• Pomerleau Topping Out Event: March 2023
• Official Opening Summer 2024
• Move-in day Staggered, commencing 2024 

Investment

This multi-million-dollar development is made possible through combined municipal, provincial, and federal support:

• Municipal: City of Ottawa
• Federal: National Housing Co-Investment Fund (CMHC)
• Provincial: Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (OPHI)

About ARRIV

ARRIV Properties represents a new concept to fill the gap in Ottawa’s affordable rental market. ARRIV Properties is a new banner for OCH’s affordable housing rentals. It offers homes at average or below-average market prices, setting the standard for modern living and lifestyle at an affordable price. It is an exciting milestone because it signals another offering in the housing continuum by providing apartments and townhomes at affordable prices for low- to moderate-income households.  

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