CityHousing Hamilton announced the official opening of 1620 Main St. E., a six-storey, 42-unit affordable housing project delivered in partnership with mcCallumSather.

The building is the first of its kind in North America to combine Canadian-sourced mass timber construction with Passive House certification in an affordable housing context. Designed and constructed through an integrated design-build model, the project offers a replicable approach to delivering high-performance housing quickly, efficiently, and with long-term value for residents and municipalities alike.

“Stability, dignity, and opportunity – that’s what safe, affordable, and sustainable housing makes possible. I’m so excited that families, seniors and individuals will now have that here ,” said Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath. “This site was home to the City Motor Hotel, a building that had become a blight in the neighbourhood. The City’s foresight has led us to where we are today. This ribbon cutting is a sign of where Hamilton is headed: housing solutions that meet real community needs. These buildings show what’s possible when we work together to tackle the housing crisis with urgency, creativity and care.”

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