​Sustainable building and affordable housing are a natural fit

 

Maitland Street Village, an Alberni Low Energy Housing Society initiative, was built in partnership with B.C. Housing through funding provided by the provincial and federal governments.

 

This apartment complex is a highly energy efficient all-electric building that meets Step 4 of the B.C. Energy Step Code, and is net zero ready.

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The design of Maitland Street Village yields cost savings and year-round comfort for tenants, with in-suite heat pumps providing heating and cooling and a robust HVAC system that creates a healthy indoor environment. The utility cost for a typical three- bedroom/two-bathroom suite is approximately $50 every two months.

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Maitland Street Village offers 46 one, two and three-bedroom suites with rental rates determined by tenant income. Most of the one-bedroom suites are fully accessible for people who have mobility issues. Sustainability features of this project include community gardens, a rainwater harvesting system, native plant gardens, and a bioswale. EV charging stations are available for tenant use at no cost. A rooftop solar array was recently installed, which will result in a significant reduction in operational costs.