This Bill 7 affordable housing project is proposed to be nestled in the university neighborhood on a uniquely shaped urban lot. The building footprint is a site plan extrusion, less the required yard setbacks and provides 25 units designed for student living. The five story light wood framing over a 1 story concrete podium will help meet the tight budget constraints and sustainable directives. Through the challenge of finding structural logic and of a steep rear yard fronting a flood zone, the project synthesizes various efficiencies and creates student living in close proximity to public transit and walking distance to the university.
