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The Province through BC Housing is partnering with the City of New Westminster on a proposal to create approximately 52 new supportive homes for people experiencing homelessness in the city.Theres a critical need to provide more supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness in New Westminster said Jennifer Whiteside MLA for New Westminster. Through this proposed housing project we are working to provide over 50 vulnerable people in the community with safe and secure homes and the supports they need to begin rebuilding their lives. This project is part of the significant efforts our government has underway to tackle the housing crisis and build the homes people urgently need.If approved the proposed supportive housing project would be built on provincially owned property at 68 Sixth St. The modular building would include approximately 52 studio homes each containing a private bathroom kitchenette and storage space for belongings as well as communal space and laundry facilities.The plan for the site would include 247 staffing to provide around-the-clock support to residents. Residents of the building would have access to support services including daily meals life-skills training employment assistance and counselling physical and mental-health resources and access to addiction treatment and recovery services.Far too many people are experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in our region so its crucial for us to work together to push forward on important projects like this one said Jonathan X. Cot mayor City of New Westminster. I look forward to working with the Province to partner on more affordable housing projects in our city and provide homes and skills for those who need them most.The proposal is in its early stages and requires rezoning and permitting approval by the city council and funding approval by the Province. Its part of the citys new Crisis Response Bylaw Amendments procedure that fast-tracks urgent housing and time-sensitive crisis services. The proposal is going through an expedited Rezoning and Official Community Plan amendment process. The project was considered at a municipal rezoning hearing on Dec. 6 2021 and would open in spring 2023 pending approvals.If it moves forward BC Housing and the building operator will set up a community advisory committee to oversee the supportive housings integration within the community and to address any questions raised by people in the neighbourhood.Public engagement updates and details about this proposal can be found here httpsletstalkhousingbc.canew-westminister-sixth-streetThis potential project is part of governments 10-year 7-billion housing plan. Since 2017 the Province has funded more than 30000 affordable new homes that have been completed or are underway for people in B.C.
