KDO with the help of Crocus Bluff Consulting (and of course our lovely funders Regional Economic Development Fund and City of Dawson) are investigating the concept and feasibility of a makerspace in Dawson. Please help us gather information about needs and interests in the community by completing this quick survey:
A little rain, lots of community spirit
The weather did not fully cooperate for the Grand Opening of the new KDO apartments on Sunday, May 21, but we had a great time celebrating with our friends and project partners regardless.
The KDO Board of Directors wishes to thank the following project funding partners:
Yukon Housing Corporation
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
City of Dawson
Yukon Department of Economic Development
Additional thanks to:
Oro Enterprises
Gammie Trucking
Brad Whitelaw of the Triple J Hotel/Klondike Spirit
http://www.housing.yk.ca
https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/inpr/afhoce/afhoce/index.cfm
http://www.cityofdawson.ca
Grand opening for new KDO Apartments May 21
It’s true, tenants don’t move in until June 1, but this will be our chance to recognize and thank our funders, and those who have helped make this project happen.
2:00 PM at the apartments at 1091 6th Ave (corner of 6th & King).
All are welcome, here’s what’s happening:
• KDO President welcome
• Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Elder blessing (Clara VanBibber)
• A few words from Premier Sandy Silver, MP Larry Bagnell, Minister Pauline Frost, YHC Chair, Nelson Lepine, Mayor Wayne Potoroka, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Chief Roberta Joseph
• Ribbon cutting
• Tour of building
• Refreshments, cake, snacks, discussion
http://www.housing.yk.ca
https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/inpr/afhoce/afhoce/index.cfm
http://www.cityofdawson.ca
The KDO Apartments Opening June 1, 2017!
KDO is now accepting applications for tenancy at the new apartment building! Details at: https://www.klondikedevelopment.com/kdo-apartments/
KDO will host a sneak preview of the building on April 12, from 4 to 7PM so that anyone interested in renting an apartment will have a chance to see the unit before submitting an application. Final construction will be ongoing through the months of April and May.
Apt. #8 is just a few details away from completion:
Apartments Construction Update
Curious how the inside of the project is coming? Here are some photos from KDO Board members’ Jan 17 tour of the interior with construction contractor responsible, Oro Enterprises.
Thank you to our funders!
Things are really bustling over at the construction site. Now that the Yukon territorial election is over and done, Klondike Development Organization can (and certainly wishes to) gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the partners who have made this project possible. Thank you for recognizing the need for rental housing in our community, for sharing in our vision, and for saying ‘yes’!
We would also like to thank Brad Whitelaw of the Triple J Hotel for his flexibility, and community-minded approach to working with us to purchase the land from him. Without a place to build, construction could not have begun.
Work is going really well. The electricians are nearly done, plumbing is underway and well… here is a sneak peek at the interior. Oro Enterprise’s design offers comfy, compact spaces with ample windows to provide light and views. We’ll post more photos as things evolve.
Dawson City’s newest housing project is beginning to take shape!
The digging (and eventual building) begins!
It’s happening! Ground has been broken at King & 6th and visions of apartments dance in our heads! KDO’s goal of building rental housing in Dawson is about to be realized. KDO and our partners, the City of Dawson and Yukon Housing have entered into agreements that will result in 8 apartments being constructed this winter.
KDO’s mission includes strengthening critical economic and social sectors. We have continually found that Dawson City’s housing shortage acts as a barrier to its growth and development and that is why the Board of Directors has prioritized this sector.
Despite the shortage of rental housing in Dawson City (particularly in one bedroom stock), all studies have shown that construction costs prohibit the development of a new for-profit rental development at market affordable rents. A community-owned rental housing project operated on a not-for-profit basis and supported by a Yukon Housing Corporation capital grant posed our best chance of adding a significant amount of new housing stock to the market.
Based on our 2014 feasibility study supported by the CMHC Seed Funding program, our concept for a Dawson City housing solution is the development of an apartment complex of compact, energy-efficient units that would be suitable for single individuals, couples, or small families.
For further information, read the CMHC/Yukon Housing joint press release: PR
