A new development supports Calgarians with vision loss

More than 85,000 Calgarians are blind, deaf or visually impaired and have access to the services of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) in Bridgeland-Riverside Village.

“Together, we are building an inclusive Calgary where everyone can live, study, work and play without barriers,” said CNIB Director of Operations Angela Bonfanti.

Now, CNIB has amended their lease agreement with the City of Calgary for 10 11A St. NE is said to offer mixed-use opportunities for market and below-market rentals.

“CNIB's vision to transform the Village of Bridgeland Riverside into an inclusive community built with accessibility by design and enabled by innovative technology is becoming a reality,” said Bonfanti.

Once complete, the development will provide affordable and affordable housing with smart mobility. Bonfanti explains that it will also house a volunteer center.

“This dynamic redevelopment project will not only house CNIB's Western Canada hub, but will also offer residential, retail and commercial opportunities,” said Bonfanti.

This lease amendment means CNIB will move into the next phase of the project with the goal of issuing a master plan and development permit within a year.

“By creating much-needed affordable and accessible housing and new, barrier-free programming spaces for Calgarians with visual impairments, CNIB is contributing to an inclusive city,” said Mayor Jyoti Gondek.

“This project will set new, smart technology standards for communities where people of all abilities can contribute and belong.”