Edmonton’s rental supply is set to grow with the launch of Gilbertson Block, a six‑storey, 199‑unit project now under construction at 210 Lakewood Road East NW. The federal government, Rohit Group, and Covenant have announced over $56 million in funding for the development, including $51.2 million in low‑cost financing through the Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP).

Gilbertson Block is part of the emerging Covenant Wellness Community, an integrated model that brings housing, health care, and community supports together on one campus. The building will sit adjacent to Covenant’s new Stelmach Community Health Centre, which offers a range of outpatient and specialized health services. Residents will have access to in‑suite laundry, an onsite gym, heated underground parking, air conditioning, and tenant lounges, with schools, recreation facilities, retail, restaurants, and transit all within walking distance. Construction is underway and expected to be completed in late 2027.

“Canada’s housing needs requires strong ideas and strong partnerships,” said Caroline Desrochers, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure “By working alongside the private sector, we can help bring forward new approaches to housing to deliver more homes. This partnership is a great example of what we can achieve when governments and industry work together.”

According to Rohit Group CEO Rohit Gupta, the development reflects a model that “brings housing and health care together in a way that benefits residents and strengthens the broader health system.”

The ACLP, a $55‑billion national program, is supporting more than 131,000 new rental homes across Canada by 2031–32. For Gilbertson Block, Rohit Group and Covenant are contributing an additional $5.1 million, helping bring new secure rental homes to market in a growing, service‑rich community.