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Tesla rental, smart technology part of new Welland housing units

November 15, 2021

Tesla rental, smart technology part of new Welland housing units

image of fire ground breaking ceremony

From left, Drew Toth of Elevate Living Niagara, Welland economic development manager Lina DeChellis, Mayor Frank Campion and HÖM Residential founder Clive Lobo break ground at the future site of a six-storey, 129-unit building at 697-699 Niagara St. DAVE JOHNSON / TORSTAR

Residents of a six-storey, 129-unit building on Welland’s Niagara Street will have access to a Tesla 3 and shared electric scooters and bicycles when they move in, says developer/builder Drew Toth.

They’ll also be able to access and control HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems, and enter the building, one of two going up at 697-699 Niagara St., via smartphones.

Toth, of Elevate Living Niagara, along with HÖM Residential, Better Neighbourhoods planners, Brouwer Construction and others were on site Monday to break ground for construction.

“It’s been two years and working with a lot of different people,” said Toth of the project, adding Phase 2 will see a five-storey building with 84 units.

He said the design of the buildings is based on the greatest need in Niagara — purpose-built rentals for single units.

“The majority of the units will be bachelor and one-bedroom. The building is also the first Smart One technologies building in Niagara.”

Partnering with Kite, a car-share program, will allow residents to rent a Tesla 3 for the same price as public transportation. Bell will support residents with fibre optics high-speed internet.

The Tesla and shared electric scooters and bicycles are all part of a theme to reduce carbon emissions and create affordability.

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