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Location DB > Canada > Quebec > Montreal > Benny Farm  Name Benny Farm  Viewing Options Log in to activate viewing options  Database Info created by BobbyWhiskey on 2/26/2009 4:06 PM last modified by Emperor Wang on 8/3/2014 8:05 PM  Viewability Publically Viewable This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.  Overview  Description There are still 4 abandonned buildings on the land, but they planned to be destroyed soon to build new ones. The stage of decay inside the buildings is incredible, i recommend going!  Basic Information Type: Building Status: Demolished Accessibility: Difficult, demolished! Recommendation: worth the trip  Physical Information Address Corner Cavendish/Monkland Montreal, Quebec Canada Owner: Canada Land Company See a map of this location  Hazards asbestos unsafe flooring air quality  Interesting Features The building is in advanced stage of decay. There are mushrooms pretty much everywhere on the first floor and basement, you should have a respirator before entering.  Security Measures wooden boarding  Historical Dates Built: 1947 Closed: 1996  Required Equipment breathing mask  Recommended Equipment  History Named after a Scottish manufacturer Walter Benny, who had purchased the land in 1838 for farming purposes, the Benny Farm project is inspiring a revolution in sustainable housing development. Its unprecedented environmental strategies are complemented by the active promotion of social inclusiveness and well-being. Guided by a participatory process, this cooperative promotes equity and responsibility amongst this community and enables medium and lower income families, single parents, individuals with limited mobility and seniors to live in healthy and environmentally friendly dwellings. Originally built by the CMHC in 1947 as housing for veterans, the Benny Farm neighborhood is now being re-developed enhancing its cultural and social heritage. This redevelopment is happening in different phases. http://www.sustain...ng=En&n=137042D9-1  Media Coverage  Future Plans The development provides approximately 570 affordable housing units. These units are a mix of housing types, including: cooperatives, non-profit housing, private rental units and condominiums, townhomes, triplex, sixplex and apartment buildings. Through cooperatives and non-profit housing, approximately 200 rental units are available to serve the specific needs of seniors, young families, single mothers and people with limited mobility. http://www.bennyfarm.org  Stories Add your own story  Photo Galleries Bobby's visit Thu, Feb 26th, 2009 posted by BobbyWhiskey 10 pictures   Add your own photos Mark all galleries as Seen  Web Links http://www.bennyfarm.org  Contribute Edit this Location  Moderator Rating The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location. This location has not yet been rated by a moderator.  Validation This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 8/3/2014 8:06 PM.  Latest Changes on Aug 3 14 at 20:06, Emperor Wang validated this location on Aug 3 14 at 20:05, Emperor Wang changed the following: Display Name, Real Name on Jan 22 10 at 20:35, Opheliaism validated this location on Jan 22 10 at 16:09, BobbyWhiskey made this location public on Jan 22 10 at 16:08, BobbyWhiskey changed the following: Status, Accessibility on Feb 27 09 at 2:32, Steed validated this location on Feb 26 09 at 16:19, BobbyWhiskey made this location available on Feb 26 09 at 16:17, BobbyWhiskey added some pictures to a gallery on Feb 26 09 at 16:15, BobbyWhiskey created a new gallery on Feb 26 09 at 16:15, BobbyWhiskey updated the main picture  Forum Threads about this Location  Who's been looking? Click here to see who'se been looking.  Report Problems Is this location inappropriate / broken / missing key info? If it's something you can fix, please scroll up and click the EDIT button. If this location was only posted a few days ago, give the creator time to work on it. Please try sending a message directly to the creator of the location. You'll find that info at the top of this page. Otherwise, ONLY if you've already tried to contact the original creator,: Click here to notify an administrator. All content and images copyright © 2002-2024 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire. To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield This page was generated for you in 93 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 738588996 pages have been generated.