kwanlin Dün First Nation SUBDIVISION:
Chasän Tatày
Project Overview
A shared vision for Yukon housing
Chasàn Tatäy is a vibrant new neighbourhood.
Formerly known as Range Point, the Chasàn Tatäy subdivision development emerged out of a partnership between Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Government of Yukon. With more than 400 housing units on two adjacent parcels (37 acres on KDFN Settlement Land, Lot C-15B, and 8-acres of Government of Yukon land, Lot 262-6) this development aims to contribute to both housing in the City of Whitehorse and economic reconciliation.
About
Designed for Community
Inspired by culture, sustainability, and shared spaces.
The Range Point Master Plan (2023) solidified the configuration of the neighbourhood, including the land use designations, housing and density types, road and public utility locations as well as parks and trail features.
This image provides the neighbourhood layout, based on the existing plan. The large central park will serve as a community hub to gather and enjoy time outdoors, with neighbourhood paths connecting to nearby trails and greenspaces. A park design has been completed by KDFN Citizen and Beneficiary, Rennes Lindsay.
Residential design guidelines are provided in the Range Point Master Plan to help achieve the overall neighbourhood character.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the project, planning process, and community engagement opportunities.
Chasàn Tatäy is the largest residential subdivision developed to date by Kwanlin Dün First Nation, and the first to be developed in partnership with the Government of Yukon. It is located on Settlement Land parcel C-15B, just off Range Road in Whitehorse. The neighbourhood will include a mix of different housing types including single-detached homes as well as duplexes and condominiums. There will be a large park and trails in the neighbourhood, as well as access to nearby greenspaces (Chasàn Chùa /McIntyre Creek Territorial Park).
Kwanlin Dün is the largest private landowner in the City of Whitehorse, with 30.38 km2 of land within city limits. Land claim negotiators picked out certain parcels of that land to be used for revenue generation to support government programs and services. This development is the first step towards realizing that vision.
The 400+ homes built at Chasàn Tatäy will be sold to the general public. Kwanlin Dün Citizens and Beneficiaries will have a preferential offering on purchasing there as required under the KDFN Lands Act.
The vision for this new neighbourhood, as described through consultation with the KDFN community in 2013-2014 and 2021, was solidified with the publication of the Range Point Master Plan in 2023.
The Southern Tutchone name, Chasàn Tatäy, means Copper Narrows in English. This reflects the history of the area (there are many stories about copper nuggets found in the area) and the nearby narrowing of the Yukon River.
We are gathering ideas from Citizens and Beneficiaries about how KDFN's culture and history can be reflected in common spaces in the neighbourhood, as well as in its branding. We look forward to incorporating the work of KDFN artists wherever possible.
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