Hallō Nelson is a new development aimed at addressing the city’s housing crisis. While initial focus has been on the project’s townhomes, this represents less than 10 per cent of the total housing planned. Over the past two years, the developer has been working with the community to create a master-planned housing solution that can serve residents today and for decades to come.

Hallō Nelson is rooted in the values of the community it will serve: affordability, sustainability and inclusivity. As a response to the urgent need for housing in the city, the development will include a mix of housing types, each designed to meet the needs of residents at various life stages and income levels.
Affordable housing

The city of Nelson is facing a housing shortage, with a current need for 3,000 new units to accommodate its growing population. Hallō Nelson aims to meet some of that demand with its housing options, including rental units, market-rate condos with mortgage-helper suites and independent living spaces for seniors. “We’re creating a housing solution that works for Nelson, both now and into the future,” says Farhad Ebrahimi, Chief Executive Officer at Hallō Properties.
“Our development aims to provide homes, not just housing, that serve the community’s needs with necessary amenities. We want to get this right commercially, we want to bring housing affordability in a market based solution. We hope other communities can then copy what we are doing in other parts of the country.”

The development will unfold over several stages, with apartments and rental homes set to be available soon.
Hallō Nelson will include employee housing uniquely integrated within each stage of the project. These rental units will help ensure that the local workforce can stay in Nelson, which obviously supports local businesses. "Some of our housing is specifically designed for employees with various living arrangements, like studios and larger, shared spaces. We want to provide options for workers of all ages and backgrounds,” Ebrahimi says.
A village centre
At the centre of the development will be the village centre, a hub that brings social, commercial and wellness needs together. The village centre was conceived in consultation with several local businesses and includes needed “convenience retail” with a general store, a bakery, a butcher shop and cafés.

“Involving the interests of many Nelson businesses and individuals, the village center reflects the interests of the town. We want to support local businesses, local entrepreneurs, organic producers and create a place where the community can come together,” Ebrahimi shares. The village centre will also feature recreational and wellness facilities, a children’s daycare, a non-denominational chapel and walking and biking paths. A water playground will be a major community amenity in the summer, with an outdoor ice-skating rink during the winter.
The golf course will also be revitalized. "The golf course has always been a place for the community to gather, and we’re ensuring its commercial, environmental and recreational sustainability for time to come,” says Ebrahimi.
The city’s Official Community Plan (OCP) has long recognized the golf course “as a community amenity that provided recreational opportunities for city and regional residents and tourists alike”. The new Golf Club House will have an integrated boutique lodge that will provide necessary accommodations for destination visitors. The Golf Club House will also be the perfect venue for weddings and small event celebrations in the Kootenays.
The Bath House will include thermal pools (hot vitality, cold plunge, ice bath), a tiered steam room, infrared saunas, a Finnish sauna, a traditional dry sauna, a Float Room and massage rooms.
A long-term solution to housing needs
One of the key challenges in Nelson is balancing the city’s needs with the preservation of its values and environment. Hallō Nelson meets this challenge by offering sustainable housing options that fit with the surrounding natural beauty. Additionally, the project’s location integrated with the golf course is part of a long-term strategy to provide homes while revitalizing a local amenity that has been integral to Nelson for over 100 years.

Having the exceptional management of Troon aids the course’s future for the community, while Troon’s reputation will add to summer tourism, benefiting all of the hotels, restaurants and shops already in Nelson.
“Hallō Nelson has been part of the city’s OCP for 19 years, and we’re finally seeing it come to life,” Ebrahimi says. “In keeping with the OCP this development is about building homes, community, a village center and preserving the integrity of the community while meeting its housing needs. The golf course, which was at risk of insolvency, will be revitalized. We recently completed a heritage study of the course, as a gift we have provided to the Golf Society, and this new chapter of the course is a needed progression from when it was first conceived.”
The Hallō Nelson project is a collaboration between the developer, local businesses and residents. There has been substantial support for the project from many community members, local business owners from different industries, and residents, including long standing members, new and returning members of the community, retirees and families.
“We’ve had great engagement, inspiring conversations with local groups, and there’s a shared sense of excitement about the future of this project. This development is a chance for everyone in Nelson to be part of something that will benefit the entire community,” Ebrahimi says.
To further engage with the community, Hallō Nelson will host a public information meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 4 p.m. at Granite Pointe. Residents are invited to share their thoughts, ask questions and help shape the ongoing vision of the project. Register here to attend.
“Let’s work together to create a community we’re all proud of. This development represents a major step forward in meeting Nelson's housing needs,” Ebrahimi says. “We’re excited about the future and the positive impact this project will have on the city.”