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Denman Housing Association announces agreement for Kirk Road site

The association says it has reached an agreement to acquire land for a proposed affordable housing project, subject to approvals.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2021-03-04 · compiled 2026-10-01

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The Denman Housing Association says it has reached an agreement with Pandesign Inc. to acquire 1.05 hectares at 1151 Kirk Road for a proposed affordable housing project.^[1]

The announcement says the agreement is subject to rezoning and subdivision approvals. The association planned to have its application ready for Local Trust Committee consideration at the May 4 meeting, if not before.^[1]

The association says the site could accommodate clustered, two-storey buildings and that it intends to use treated rainwater for indoor drinking water and greywater for toilet flushing. It also says the buildings are planned to meet Step 4 energy standards, with a goal of net-zero energy consumption.^[1]

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