As developer, equity provider, and Financial Advisor, EDC led the consortium throughout procurement, financing, design development, construction, and transition planning for operations, providing leadership and a single point of contact with the Client, successfully achieving commercial and Financial Close. As Financial Advisor, EDC was responsible for financial modelling, running a funding competition to select the most competitive lenders and structuring the financing solution. As the Developer Lead, EDC led the Integrated Design Team during the Procurement Stage to develop a compliant and competitive RFP response.

The site design is coordinated to complement the health and wellness focus of the facility. The design considers the anticipated needs of patients, visitors, family and staff. It recognizes the diverse backgrounds and experiences of clients, including those of Mi’kmaw, Acadian and African Nova Scotian descent, as well as those of new immigrants, seniors, youth and families. Access to the outdoors, views and daylighting are paramount considerations, acknowledging their positive benefit to health and healing. Particular attention is paid to site accessibility for all users, including the frail, elderly and those with mobility challenges.

Views to nature and extensive natural light penetration of the building are optimized through the expansive glazing, building organization and layering. The public spaces within the building are located with direct sightlines to the re-naturalized landscape of the site and distant wilderness areas. Glazing is carefully positioned to promote these views and invite natural light into the building. The network of exterior pedestrian pathways is intentionally connected to the public, staff, and patient entrances to promote a physical connection to the exterior, fresh air and the natural setting.