Three Little Pigs Housing Co-Operative
Impacts Northern Alberta
RADF Investment: $213,280
Other Investment: $71,700
Total Investment: $284,980
Project Period: September 2007–September 2008
Economic Development
Technology or Communications
T: 780.826.3496
Project Description
The purpose of the Three Little Pigs Housing Co-Operative, a project of the Bonnyville Affordable Housing Association (BAHA), is to develop an innovative, affordable housing co-op model. BAHA works with industry to incorporate green technologies in housing design to reduce utility and maintenance costs. The not-for-profit Three Little Pigs Housing Cooperative constructs and sells affordable, sustainable entry-level homes to Bonnyville residents.
Expected Outcomes and Benefits
All projects go through a selection process to ensure they will improve the quality of life for Albertans. This project meets this objective through the following outcomes and benefits:
- Develop template for creating affordable housing cooperative in rural Alberta that can be implemented in other municipalities
- Engage industry in implementing green technologies in home construction
- Create more affordable entry-level homes in Bonnyville for families with modest incomes