A holistic approach to community living

Carlington Community Healthcare Centre, located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, a community-based health and social services provider, had outgrown its 18,000-square-foot facility. Ottawa Community Housing faced its own growth challenges as well, with more than 10,000 people on a waiting list for affordable housing. The answer to solving both organization’s needs was found in the development of a mixed-use “hub” which combines affordable seniors housing for Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) with the Carlington Community Health Centre (CCHC).

This new four-storey development fosters a holistic approach to community living. A primary care clinic was designed on the first floor and 42 units of affordable senior housing on the second and third floors. The clinic includes larger exam rooms, a new main entrance and central registration desk, and bridge linking the existing and new buildings. The existing community healthcare center has been remodeled with updated social services and community programming space on the first floor, offices and staff space on the second floor, and administrative offices on the third.

The Carlington Community Hub addressing social determinants of health, addresses risk factors for underprivileged populations, improving case management, and contributes to community development. A heavy focus on sustainable design and construction for this project promote healthy living for the residents and clinic users.

Learn more about the Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) residential portion of the project here.

Media:
OCH Carlington Hub - Passive House the most cost effective for seniors housing and health care | SAB Magazine - Passive House Issue | 2020
HCD Expo Review: Community Hub Brings Together Healthcare And Housing in Canada | Healthcare Design Magazine | November 12, 2018

Awards:
2020 GOHBA Innovation Award: Green Building of the Year

Photo credit to Krista Jahnke Photography