Kamloops – 560-562 Tranquille Road

Rendering of Katherine’s Place - 560-562 Tranquille-Road

The above image is a rendering and subject to change.

Katherine’s Place

A Way Home Kamloops is working with BC Housing to create 39 supportive homes for youth in Kamloops. Located at 560-562 Tranquille Road, Katherine’s Place will be managed by A Way Home Kamloops and provide homes with supports for youth aged 19 – 26.

The building will be named after Katherine McParland, a former A Way Home Kamloops Executive Director who was a passionate advocate for youth in Kamloops and recently passed away.

A Way Home will have staff on-site 24/7 to provide housing and supports for youth including:

  • Meals
  • Counselling
  • Life Skills training
  • Peer Support
  • Safe and Supportive Space

Discussions will be had with applicants to ensure the services provided in this building meet their needs and there is an appropriate mix of residents. All residents will sign a program agreement (similar to a tenancy agreement) and pay rent.

Operator

A Way Home Kamloops will be operating the supportive homes for youth. The society has been operating in the region since 2012 and is a leader in the province on youth homelessness prevention, supports and housing.

Community Engagement

BC Housing is committed to an ongoing community dialogue and invites the community to learn more about the project, and address questions that neighbours may have about supportive housing being operated at the site.

A Way Home Kamloops and BC Housing will be hosting two community information sessions to share more details about the housing and services offered. The upcoming virtual community information sessions are taking place on:

Your questions and comments are important to us

We welcome questions and comments below in the Q&A tool or by email to communityrelations@bchousing.org.

The above image is a rendering and subject to change.

Katherine’s Place

A Way Home Kamloops is working with BC Housing to create 39 supportive homes for youth in Kamloops. Located at 560-562 Tranquille Road, Katherine’s Place will be managed by A Way Home Kamloops and provide homes with supports for youth aged 19 – 26.

The building will be named after Katherine McParland, a former A Way Home Kamloops Executive Director who was a passionate advocate for youth in Kamloops and recently passed away.

A Way Home will have staff on-site 24/7 to provide housing and supports for youth including:

  • Meals
  • Counselling
  • Life Skills training
  • Peer Support
  • Safe and Supportive Space

Discussions will be had with applicants to ensure the services provided in this building meet their needs and there is an appropriate mix of residents. All residents will sign a program agreement (similar to a tenancy agreement) and pay rent.

Operator

A Way Home Kamloops will be operating the supportive homes for youth. The society has been operating in the region since 2012 and is a leader in the province on youth homelessness prevention, supports and housing.

Community Engagement

BC Housing is committed to an ongoing community dialogue and invites the community to learn more about the project, and address questions that neighbours may have about supportive housing being operated at the site.

A Way Home Kamloops and BC Housing will be hosting two community information sessions to share more details about the housing and services offered. The upcoming virtual community information sessions are taking place on:

Your questions and comments are important to us

We welcome questions and comments below in the Q&A tool or by email to communityrelations@bchousing.org.

Have a question or comment? Please add below.

Guidelines for constructive and respectful dialogue

  • Please ensure your question is clear, concise, relevant to the project, and respectful.
  • Review our moderation policy. Questions that do not abide by the moderation policy or guidelines for respectful dialogue may not be answered.
  • We expect everyone will refrain from using language or acting in a way that is discriminating, threatening, abusive, racist or otherwise disrespectful. Discrimination or abusive language of any kind will not be tolerated.
  • Your question will appear once our team has answered it. If your question has already been answered, we may respond privately.
loader image
Forgot password?
Didn't receive confirmation?
Register Now
Seems like you are already registered, please provide the password. Forgot your password? Create a new one now.

  • When is the complex scheduled to be built and what is the timeline for completion and accupancy

    Hedley asked almost 3 years ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. We are targeting summer 2023 as the construction completion date. Please keep in mind there might be unexpected delays, as with any other construction. We will do our best to keep everyone updated on construction dates and project details at the project's Let's Talk page.

  • Parking is going to be a problem. Where are all workers going to park?

    Josey Lubyk asked about 3 years ago

    The proposed development provides a total of 10 parking spaces whereas 13 are required by the zoning by-law. The project team is seeking a development variance permit to approve a reduction in required parking. Given the youth client group that is intended for this project, we anticipate few residents will have personal vehicles. The proposal instead includes 26 bicycle spaces. Furthermore, the subject site is located along the Tranquille corridor which has many amenities and services within walking distance, including public transit service.

  • Will this building allow the youth to use drugs, similar to other BC Housing projects in Kamloops that have been built to address homelessness. Thank you, Angela

    Angela Rigby asked about 3 years ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. 

    This project will provide 39 self-contained supportive homes for youth and young adults aged 19-26 experiencing homelessness in Kamloops to get off the streets and on their way to a safe and happy life. 

    BC Housing’s supportive housing buildings are operated based on the widely recognized and proven Housing First model. Residents at these sites, and all other supportive housing buildings that BC Housing is affiliated with, are permitted to make their own choices in regard to lifestyle. This includes the decision to abstain or use drugs/alcohol in the privacy of their homes. If they choose to use, the operators will work with each tenant ensure they use safely.  

    We take a harm reduction approach, which means staff is available to support any residents who are in various phases of substance use, and the building will be set up with the ability to provide a safe consumption space for residents only, to ensure the safety of residents who are active substance users. When residents are ready to make a change, staff on site will connect them with the appropriate support services. 

  • Why is there no low income for couples who are on disability and range age of 50 too 59 years old there is no place like that I know of.

    Samari asked about 3 years ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. People who experience homelessness are as varied as any other neighbour. They may be seniors, persons with disabilities, people who have employment but no housing, people who are working through mental health concerns and/or substance use.  

    The Province is working hard to build the right mix and supply of homes that people need across B.C. These are complex and evolving societal challenges that will take time to address—there are no “quick fixes” nor a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Together in partnership with all levels of government, Indigenous Peoples, non-profits, and the private sector, we will continue to strive for a shared goal of a province where everyone has a safe, secure and affordable home. 

    This site is just one of many in Kamloops. Last year the Province had over 1,000 new homes complete or underway across Kamloops including: 

    • 290 homes for low to moderate income earners 
    • 155 homes for people experiencing homelessness 
    • 44 homes for women and their children leaving violence 
    • 533 student housing beds

    BC Housing also has Supportive Housing sites in Mission Flats, Spero, Maverick, and Rosethorn.  

    The last Point in Time count for Kamloops (2018) identified 201 individuals experiencing homelessness. This site is important to bringing that number down.  

    BC Housing has a range of programs to provide housing assistance for residents of BC. This includes various subsidized housing options as well as rent supplements in which part of an individual's rent is paid for by BC Housing. You can view this site to search housing listings in a specific area: https://www.bchousing.org/housing-assistance/rental-housing/housing-listings 

    The Program Finder can be used to learn which programs you and your family might be eligible for: https://programfinder.bchousing.org/programfinder/faces/start   

    If you, or somebody you know is experiencing homelessness or is at risk of homelessness, please contact Applicant Services at 1-800-257-7756 (toll-free) for assistance with a housing application and to discuss potential housing options. 

Page last updated: 10 Nov 2021, 02:20 PM