Lakeshore lofts
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Lakeshore Lofts was created with the community in mind. A supportive housing model will connect residents to health and wellness resources while creating a sense of belonging.
The targeted population Indwell aims to serve includes people with physical disabilities, mental health challenges, substance abuse and addictions issues, and those managing multiple diseases or disorders.
Project profile: A successful third-party led project now provides supportive housing in south Mississauga.
The building
425 Lakeshore Road East is located in Ward 1 in Mississauga and is walking distance to grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and community landmarks such as:
- Spruce Park
- Adamson Estate
- The Derry House
- RK McMillian Park
Lakeshore Lofts is also close to fitness centres, banks, Carmen Corbasson Community Centre, Port Credit Library, and Mississauga Transit.
Project funding
- National Co-Investment Fund Program
- Investment in Affordable Housing
- Social Infrastructure Fund
- Peel Region
- Indwell Community Homes
Features
- 4 storey mixed-use building with 68 supportive housing units (one-bedroom and bachelor units)
- Ground floor commercial space that has become the new location for The Compass, a community space for residents across South Mississauga to access a variety of services
- Accessible common spaces and elevators
- Indoor room for parking bicycles and mobility scooters
- Energy efficient, being designed to the Passive House standard
Unit details
- Lots of natural light.
- Thermostat-controlled heating and cooling.
- Energy-efficient refrigerator and stove in each unit.
- Roller shade blinds are included on all unit windows.
- Storage closets.
Barrier free units include:
- Power door operator entry into the unit.
- Large bedroom for easy circulation.
- Fully accessible washrooms.
- Fully accessible kitchens (clear space under counters, lower outlets).
- Wide corridors.