STATUS
In construction

LOCATION
Burnaby, BC

REGION
Lower Mainland

CLIENT
M’akola Housing Society

PROJECT PARTNERS
City of Burnaby
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
BC Housing

PROJECT TEAM
IBI Group
TL Housing Solutions

BUILDING SIZE
130 housing units

PROJECT COST
$90.5 million

ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE
Fall 2026

M’akola Development Society (MDS) is developing affordable rental housing for indigenous individuals, families and seniors in Burnaby on behalf of M’akola Housing Society (MHS) . This 130-unit, six-storey building contains a mix of  studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. It also features underground parking, an indoor amenity room, and outdoor spaces such as a playground, dog run, and outdoor gathering space for people living in the building. The project will adhere to Step 4 of the BC Step Code.

This project has received $10.6 million in funding from the federal government through the Affordable Housing Fund. It has also received $23.5 million in funding through BC Housing, which includes $14.7 million from the Community Housing Fund, an $8.8 million Cost Pressure Grant, and $1.3 million in annual operating funding. The City of Burnaby is providing the land for this project, valued at $13 million, by way of a long-term lease at a nominal fee, along with $1.4 million towards feed waivers and site preparation and off-site servicing works. Metro Vancouver has also waived $867,000 in fees to support the project.

MDS SERVICES PROVIDED

• Owner’s representative services
• Site due diligence
• Local government approvals
• Funding applications
• Procurement and consultant management
• Design phase management
• Budget and contract management
• Construction administration
• Capital and operating budgets
• Project management services

STATUS
Complete

LOCATION
Vancouver, BC

REGION
Lower Mainland

CLIENT
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society

PROJECT PARTNERS
BC Housing
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
City of Vancouver

PROJECT TEAM
Low Hammond Rowe Architects
WCPG Construction

BUILDING SIZE
80 shelter beds
25 supportive units
143 rental homes
2 social enterprise commercial units

PROJECT COST
$145 million

COMPLETION DATE
March 2026

Located at East Hastings Street, this new development is named Ho’-kee-melh Kloshe Lum, meaning “To Gather, Good Spirits” in the Chinook Jargon. The development prioritizes Indigenous residents and incorporates design elements to foster culture and community.

M’akola Development Services (MDS) worked as the development consultant for BC Housing and the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society to build a range of housing options for people of all ages struggling to find a place to call home. It includes 80 safe shelter beds for people and families experiencing homelessness, 25 studios and one-bedrooms for people who are ready to move from the shelter to more independent living, 87 affordable rental homes for people and families with lower incomes (one, two and three-bedroom units), 56 market rental homes to help pay for the cost of the more affordable units, and 2 social enterprise space operated by the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society. The building also includes courtyard access, a rooftop multi-purpose and landscaped area, and a multi-level day centre with a range of services available, such as a dedicated cultural gathering space, lounge areas, a gym, an art studio and counselling spaces.

MDS SERVICES PROVIDED

• Site analysis and feasibility
• Planning and policy analysis
• Funding applications
• Site and land-use planning
• Operations planning
• Project management

STATUS
Complete

LOCATION
Victoria, BC

REGION
Vancouver Island

CLIENT
Pacifica Housing Advisory Association

PROJECT TEAM
Christine Lintott Architects
TL Housing Solutions

BUILDING SIZE
88 housing units
59 childcare spaces

PROJECT COST
$57 million

COMPLETION DATE
October 2024

M’akola Development Services worked as the development consultant for Pacifica Housing to develop The Ferns, an affordable rental housing development located in Victoria, BC.

This mixed-use development is comprised of two buildings that contain 88 housing units, an on-site daycare, underground parking, and bike storage. In between the buildings is a landscaped courtyard that connects the community. The property is located close to transit, shopping centres, parks and the Galloping Goose Trail – providing residents with convenient access to nearby destinations and services.

MDS SERVICES PROVIDED

• Capital and operating budgets
• Funding applications, management and reporting
• Procurement and consultant management
• Design phase management
• Local government approvals
• Construction administration
• Project management