Former Calgary office space converted into affordable housing

The vacant-office-to-affordable-housing conversion, Neoma, is complete and shown in downtown Calgary. (Photo: Calgary HomeSpace Society)

By Rachneet Randhawa

Posted Oct 2, 2022 2:35 pm.

Last Updated Oct 2, 2022 2:37 pm.

The former Sierra Place office building that has been empty for years has been transformed into a fully renovated apartment meant for vulnerable Calgarians.

The new space in downtown Calgary, “Renamed Neoma,” – formerly known as Neoma – has officially opened to support Calgarians facing housing barriers.

Neoma will provide housing for low-income families, seniors, adults with disabilities, Indigenous peoples and newcomers.

Nearly $30 million was raised to renovate Neoma, resulting in 82 apartment units, family shelter supports and amenities.

The former office space, located at 706 – 7th Avenue SW, used to be cubicles for a petroleum company.

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HomeSpace partnered with Inn from the Cold, an organization that provides emergency shelter and support services to those who are homeless or those at risk of homelessness.

The affordable housing project received $2 million in total funding from the federal and provincial governments and is aiming to support up to 220 jobs.

Related Article: Calgary to establish new ‘Rundle Manor’ affordable housing complex

Additional funding came from other sources, the majority of which was $16.8 million from the Canada Mortgage and Housing corporation.

–With files from Adeline Gladu

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