4810 North Mount Dr.
Wetaskiwin, Alberta.
A Housing Plan for Active Adults 50+
Wetaskiwin Online - Info about the Community
City of Wetaskiwin Official Website.
The
design of the original Harwood condominium was so successful,
it later became a standard for all multi-unit developments. Today, Harwood
retains many of the original features.
• Two bedroom units
- A unit 950 sq. feet
- B unit 1300 sq. feet
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Spacious and efficient layout.
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Some units with ensuite bathroom off master bedroom.
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All units have a patio or a balcony.
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Ample storage.
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Extensive sound proofing of walls and floors between units.
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The basic design features a series of fourplexes,
two units at ground level and two upstairs.
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All units have cross-ventilation, as windows are located on opposing sides; end
units have windows on three sides.
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Covered carport is visible from front window of each unit.
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A spacious activity centre is provided in each complex.
Pricing per Unit, ranges with location and floor plan.
"A" Unit
- approximately 950 square feet - $73,188* - $75,900*
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"B" Unit
- approximately 1300 & 1380 square feet - $97,900* - $131,610*
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A
deposit of $5,000 is required to reserve unit
and balance is required, upon completion of the
unit.
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Although changes in building specifications and/or prices are not planned,
such changes may be necessary.
Not
included in the cost of the unit:
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Telephone
or cablevision services
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Appliances and window coverings
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Personal contents insurance or property taxes
A
Monthly Association Fee will include:
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Electricity
and Natural Gas, Water and Sewer
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Outside Building and Grounds Maintenance
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Building Insurance and Garbage Collection
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Savings for Maintenance Reserve Fund
Located at 4810 Northmount Drive, Wetaskiwin
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The
cooperative management system of a Harwood
complex is unique. A non-profit society is established and contracts on a turn-key
basis with Harwood Industries to build the project. Government subsidies or
grants are not involved in any way. When the
complex is complete, the shareholder residents take over ownership and
management.
Units
are not bought or sold. Memberships into the cooperative (which entitle the
holder to a specific unit) are the basis of the housing cooperative. This means
that there are no real estate fees, no speculative purchases, and no adverse
market conditions. Membership prices are
set by the members of the cooperative.
Perhaps the greatest benefit of this system over a typical strata title or apartment system is that utilities, taxes, building insurance and services can be purchased in bulk rather than individually. And the members, not an absentee owner, decide how to pass on the savings. Water, electricity, garbage collection, and maintenance costs are paid by all members in a single low monthly fee based on the locale of the unit.
The
association also manages a capital development fund for future expansion of
facilities, major repairs, etc. Some of the more established associations manage
a substantial sum of capital, ensuring prompt and efficient
replacement and repair. Aside from the benefits of the housing society, the
initial cost of these units is significantly lower than any other form of comparable residence. This is due in part to the basic design, but much credit
must go to Harwood's management team.
A
Board of three or four members of a local Housing Association is established.
When
the first meeting of the incorporating members has been agreed upon, an
application is made to the government office in Edmonton for the incorporation
of the Non-Profit Housing Association under the Society Act.
When
the incorporation is established the incorporating officers enter into a
contractual agreement with Harwood Industries Ltd. for the construction of the
project.
An
on-site office is established as a membership sales office. The "purchase
cost" of a membership entitles the member to occupancy of the agreed upon
until as long as the member wishes to continue and has maintained the
requirements of the membership agreement and the monthly service fee.
When
the total number of memberships have been sold, as limited by the number of
units, a special meeting of the membership is held and a new association of
Directors is appointed by the assembled members, it is at this point that
management of the membership is assumed. When this takes place Harwood
Industries Ltd. is no longer involved.
Currently,
there are many forces working against
the dream of affordable housing. Building
and land costs, speculation, inflation, taxes...
etc. This is everyday news
But
do you realize that a great portion of housing cost
is a direct result of local government
regulations? Increasingly, decision makers are being advised to approve
stringent design guidelines that require
aesthetically pleasing, but very costly facades, roof scapes, drive-ways, and
treatments. These fashionable add-ons drive
housing costs UP greatly! As more and more of these regulations are passed,
affordable housing will increasingly become just
a dream.
With
Harwood, "affordable"
is still a meaningful word, and not at the expense of quality.
The contented residents of the many Harwood
projects listed below are witness to this fact. We would like to
continue building affordable housing for the seniors in your
community. With your help, we will be able to accomplish this goal.
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Name |
Location |
Name |
Location |
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Ancora |
Abbotsford,
BC |
Southwind
Estates |
Langley,
BC |
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Amicus |
Abbotsford,
BC |
Gladwin
Heights |
Abbotsford,
BC |
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Awana |
Abbotsford,
BC |
Sun
Valley Estates |
Chase,
BC |
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Aavangen |
Abbotsford,
BC |
Sullivan
Mews |
Surrey,
BC |
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Avonlea |
Abbotsford,
BC |
Ancora
Village |
Everett,
WA |
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Greenland |
Richmond,
BC |
Ankar
Place |
Bellingham,
WA |
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Sharon
Village |
Langley,
BC |
Blue
Heron Estates |
Langley,
BC |
*Prices are subject to change.
