Construction is beginning on the $42.2 million Phase 1 of the
Boyle Renaissance.
Phase 1 marks the beginning of the renaissance in downtown east
and will bring:
- 150 progressive affordable housing rental units in the
YMCA Welcome Village
- underground parkade accommodating 70 vehicles
- Family Resource Centre providing support to area parents and
families
- licensed daycare to serve 76 children
- 14,000 square foot Community Centre for Boyle Street,
surrounding communities and the Quarters Downtown development
Boyle Renaissance is the City of Edmonton's plan to invest in
and renew the area between 95 Street and 96 Street, from 103A
Avenue north to the LRT tracks. The Boyle Renaissance redevelopment
will take place in phases over a number of years and will create a
community that brings together a range of affordable and market
housing opportunities. Phase 1 owners and operators met with 40
community service organizations to gather input and explain plans
leading to the Phase 1 groundbreaking.
"Affordable housing is a priority for the Alberta government,"
said Jonathan Denis, Minister of Alberta Housing and Urban Affairs.
"This project reflects the great community spirit and compassion of
Edmontonians for their neighbours-the inclusive Welcome Village is
aptly named."
Mayor Stephen Mandel notes the groundbreaking is a key step
forward for the city. "Our citizens have made it clear that they
want our city to move forward towards a positive and sustainable
future. Made-in-the-community solutions will help us achieve our
vision of a city made up of sustainable, vibrant communities. This
project shows just that - together with our valuable partners, we
are finding innovative ways to revitalize our core
neighbourhoods."
"The YMCA of Edmonton is thankful for the support it has
received for its vision of the Welcome Village: a centre of
the community where families, couples and single adults are warmly
welcomed, and have the supports they need to make a successful
transition to stable housing and to integrate into the community,"
said Franco Savoia, President & CEO for YMCA of
Edmonton. "Without the support of our many partners and
supporters this vision could not have been realized."
"CRHC is pleased to be a partner in the Boyle
Renaissance development to expand the continuum of housing options,
and support empowering families of modest means to become more
independent and improve their quality of life," said Greg Bounds,
Executive Director of the Capital Region Housing Corporation. "As a
key partner of the Province of Alberta, the City of Edmonton and
the YMCA, CRHC is committed to the long term success of the housing
component of the Welcome Village."
"The Boyle Renaissance project brings welcome new energy, new
residents and a new community centre to our community, and gives
all residents a chance to be part of an exciting re-development and
rejuvenation in the community we all share," says Thim Choy,
President, Boyle Street Community League.
The first stage of construction will be for the community centre
and include extensive excavation for the underground
parkade. The Edmonton YMCA will operate the housing, daycare
and family resource centre while the Boyle Street Community League
will operate the new community centre. Project
completion is targeted for Spring 2012.
YMCA Welcome Village progressive rental housing breakdown:
- Studios - 19
- One Bedroom - 61
- One Bedroom accessible - 15
- Two Bedrooms - 55
Total = 150
Boyle Renaissance Phase 1 project funding partners and
investment:
- Government of Alberta: $25 million
- City of Edmonton: $13 million
- Edmonton YMCA: $3 million
- Capital Region Housing Corporation: $1.2
million
Total project cost = $42.2 million
