STATUS
In Construction
LOCATION
Chawathil First Nation IR#2 Reserve Lands
REGION
Lower Mainland
CLIENT
Chawathil First Nation
PROJECT TEAM
The Nerdy Architect
Mierau Contractors
PROJECT DETAILS
4 townhouse buildings
31 homes
MDS is working with Chawathil First Nation to develop and construct a 31-unit, multi-residential housing development on Schkam IR #2 reserve lands outside of Hope, BC.
This project represents the first new housing developed in Chawathil First Nation Territory (on reserve) in the past 20 years. The Nation’s goals for this development are to improve living conditions on reserve, provide affordable rental rates that reduce the cost of living, and enable members living off-reserve to come home.
Extensive community engagement guided the design process. Surveys, open houses, interviews and focus groups have ensured that Chawathil priorities and the local context are meaningfully reflected in the development.
The development includes four wood-frame townhouses that will provide a mix of 1-, 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-bedroom units. The unit mix and style was determined based on community need, which identified housing for Elders who may care for family members or require care, and a need for housing for larger families. Is also includes cultural gathering spaces and a half basketball court suggested by Chawathil Youth.
