Reserve residences offer all the convenience of suburban living in a peaceful community with resort-style amenities. You’ll find spacious one, two and three bedroom apartments with gorgeous vistas of lush avocado groves and rolling hills, as well as a wide array of lifestyle-enhancing apartment features.
Located in Central Palm Beach Gardens, this exclusive country club community designed by Toll Brothers boasts the finest Mediterranean Revival architecture. Homes range in size from 2,000-3,000 square feet in the coach homes of Chambord to 7,500 square feet in L’Hermitage. Residents enjoy spectacular views of Arnold Palmer signature golf courses as well as lush avocado groves and protected open space. In addition to three private parks and two pools, the community offers a 5-mile walkable trail system and a stunning 1.3-mile jogging track.
Inadequate on-reserve housing is one of the most serious problems facing First Nations communities. The lack of affordable, well-built houses is aggravated by the high birth rate and overcrowding. Frequently, funding allocated for new housing is diverted to maintenance or repairs. Insufficient water infrastructure means many communities depend on wood for heating which can result in tragic house fires.
The lack of economic opportunities, inadequate housing and insufficient health care services are just a few reasons why more and more people choose to live off-reserve. Yet despite these challenges, many leaders and community members are determined to work with the Canadian government and non-Aboriginal partners to overcome the challenges and build better futures.
Inadequate housing and other socio-economic conditions on reserves are among the greatest challenges for Indigenous Peoples. They have significant negative impacts on health, education and employment, contributing to the high levels of suicide, substance abuse and domestic violence seen in some communities.
A variety of innovative opportunities for more and better-quality housing are available for First Nations communities. These include grants for more affordable homes and the Ministerial Loan Guarantee to help communities obtain loans to build, buy or renovate their houses.
The housing on reserve is often of poor quality and overcrowded. This is often due to the high birth rate on the reserves and the slow rate of house construction. Overcrowding contributes to a number of social issues including children having trouble in school because they are so tired and sleep deprived. Moisture from overcrowded houses contributes to a range of health concerns, such as mould.