Londonderry

Safe and affordable housing is a key ingredient in the health, well-being and economic prosperity of any community. There are over 4,500 social housing units managed by Civida.

This is the first social housing regeneration project in the City of Edmonton. In partnership with the City of Edmonton and others, Civida has embarked on an energizing and ambitious project to redevelop and revitalize the Londonderry housing complex in the Kilkenny neighbourhood in north east Edmonton.

Taking a fresh, new approach, the project partners will form the foundation from which the community as a whole will prosper, and establish a place that people will be proud to call home. Learn more about the Kilkenny community in this Neighbourhood Profile >>

In 2013, it was decided to begin vacating the units through attrition. With a plan to redevelop the property in the coming years, all remaining tenants were given a notice of redevelopment in Spring 2014.

The community consultations, which began with the first open house held on January 25, 2016, were completed by September 2016. Construction began in 2017.

To help meet current and future housing needs, the development contains 240 homes representing a mix of market-rate and subsidized homes that are indistinguishable from each other. This mixed-market model will help to ensure the project can be sustainable.

The former Londonderry housing complex, owned by The City of Edmonton and managed by Civida, was home to approximately 80 families at its peak occupancy.

Built in 1971, the site was at the end of its life cycle. Through this redevelopment, new, safe, accessible housing, with a mix of subsidized and market housing, along with community facilities and other neighbourhood amenities will emerge.

The Phase 2 public meeting was held at the Kilkenny Community League on April 26, 2016.

We are committed to a planning and redevelopment process that is inclusive, transparent and driven by our values. Over the course of this project we engaged residents, families, neighbours, businesses, organizations, community partners and the public in a meaningful way that generated a shared sense of commitment to this site redevelopment. Through collaboration and engagement we have the opportunity to have a positive impact in the community that this housing complex is a part of.

Using a phased approach, between January and September 2016, we held open houses and public meetings in the Kilkenny neighbourhood to enable people to contribute to and be engaged in this project. Through these consultations we shared information and provided people with the opportunity to learn, ask questions, share thoughts, discuss ideas and review concepts.

Phase 1 > Introduction of project and process

Open House at Kilkenny Community Hall > January 25, 2016 
At this initial meeting participants were introduced to the project, learned more about the proposed phases and timing of the project, how the demolition of the existing structures would proceed, and understand where and when they would have the opportunity to provide input into the project. Read the Phase 1 Open House Q&A.

Phase 2 > Generation of ideas

Public meeting at Kilkenny Community Hall > April 26, 2016
A discussion and process to determine the potential form of the development, as well as any additional features or secondary elements that could be incorporated as a benefit to all community residents.

Read the Phase 2 Public Meeting Q&A. Download a copy of the Phase 2: What We Heard Summary Report.

Phase 3 > Presentation of concept options

Public meeting at Kilkenny Community Hall > June 22, 2016
Opportunity to review and provide input on the building concept options considered for the development. The options presented took into consideration various criteria and requirements, as well as the public feedback received at the Phase 2 meeting.

Read the Phase 3: What We Heard Summary Report.

Phase 4 > Presentation of recommended concept

Open House at Kilkenny Community Hall > September 26, 2016

Participants had an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the recommended concept option for the development. The recommended concept option presented at the meeting took into consideration various criteria and requirements, as well as the public feedback received during Phases 1, 2 and 3 of the public consultation process.

Throughout this project we:

• Ensured the timely sharing of project information that provides all stakeholders and interested parties with complete, objective and reliable information,
• Engaged and gathered feedback, opinions and perspectives at various stages in the development of the site, and
• Clearly demonstrated our commitment to engaging the public and incorporating their input into the project.