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MICHELE HEIGHTS EXPANSION

2950 Penny Drive, Ottawa

Background

New housing is located at 2950 Penny Drive. Construction of six new homes, including 4 four-bedroom units and 2 five-bedroom accessible units.

The homes will be able to house larger families, and the 2 five-bedroom accessible units will be able to provide housing for families that require this type of design. The new homes will be built on an empty piece of land on the northeast corner of the Michele Heights community.

Tenants have been consulted and involved in the decision-making process. The homes will be built using highly energy-efficient technology in line with the OCH ECO² Plan.

Status

Complete

Completion Date

2016

Investment

The new build cost $2.25M 

Rental Information

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Community Profile (pre-build) 

Located off Carling Ave., there are approximately 460 residents living in the Michele Heights community. Children and youth represent 48% of the population. 

  • 131 two-storey townhouses 
  • Constructed in 1970 
  • 20 two-bedroom townhouses 
  • 92 three-bedroom townhouses 
  • 19 four-bedroom townhouses 
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