Build Canada Homes Accelerates Affordable Housing in Edmonton & Ottawa

November 17, 2025

Build Canada Homes is accepting two Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for affordable housing projects in Edmonton and Ottawa:

An RFQ has been issued for Ottawa’s 1495 Heron Road property, a prime site prioritized for a Direct Build approach using modern construction methods to accelerate affordable housing delivery.

The 18-acre federal site, located just 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa, is expected to accommodate approximately 1,100 homes. Some existing buildings will be repurposed to honour their historical significance, blending heritage with innovation. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to building faster, smarter, and more affordably.

Build Canada Homes is also accepting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for the partial redevelopment of the Northeast corner of the Village at Griesbach property, a prime site prioritized for a Direct Build approach using modern construction methods to accelerate affordable housing delivery in Edmonton.

Request for Qualifications – Design-Builder for BCH Griesbach Multi-family
Request for Qualifications – Design Builder for BCH Griesbach Row Housing

The Northeast corner of the Village at Griesbach is the final portion of land to be redeveloped within the community, which will ultimately comprise 2,400 homes, adding to already enabled 5,300 units in the Village. Two parcels at the Northeast corner will be earmarked for the Direct Build project, resulting in 355 homes. Village at Griesbach already includes affordable housing programs delivered by organizations such as Métis Capital Housing Corporation and HomeEd, reinforcing its role as a hub for inclusive housing solutions.

Build Canada Homes aims to transform public-private collaboration and deploy modern methods of construction, as it catalyses the creation of a more productive Canadian housing industry. It will leverage public lands, offer flexible financial incentives, attract private capital, facilitate large portfolio projects, and support modern manufacturers to build the homes that Canadians need.

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