Abbotsford – 2270 Martens Street

Aerial view of Martens Street and Trans-Canada Highway with a green pin near trees, homes, and a grassy field.


BC Housing is proposing to build 42 units of temporary modular housing with supports at 2270 Martens Street (Martens Park). This building would be in place temporarily as we continue to build more permanent supportive homes in the community.

Abbotsford urgently needs more housing with supports. The latest Point-in-Time Count, conducted in October 2024, identified 465 people experiencing homelessness in the community.

The BC Transportation Financing Authority owns the site and has agreed to license the land to BC Housing. The City of Abbotsford also requires a Development Permit and Housing Agreement for this project. BC Housing will submit these applications to the City of Abbotsford for Council’s consideration later this fall.

Temporary modular housing with supports

This housing would be for people from the Abbotsford area who need support services to maintain stable housing. Residents would be people of all genders with a focus on those who have expressed interest in longer-term housing. All residents would pay rent and sign a residential tenancy agreement.

Each unit would be a private room with a locking door. The site would also offer shared bathroom, laundry and kitchen/dining facilities.

Support services would be available to housing residents only, and include:

  • 24/7 staffing
  • Daily meals
  • Healthcare referrals and wellness checks
  • Outreach, case management, cultural supports
  • Connection and referral to community services or support groups

Operator

BC Housing has selected Connective to manage the building and provide services. Connective is a non-profit housing operator with a long history of service. They provide innovative, person-centred support across BC and the Yukon. They offer a range of housing, life skills, outreach, employment, and community-based services with the goal of assisting individuals to achieve greater independence.

BC Housing and Connective are committed to building positive and responsive relationships with neighbours and addressing any concerns quickly and collaboratively. BC Housing intends to enter into a Housing Agreement with the City of Abbotsford. This agreement will include provisions outlining expectations for operating the housing facility. Some notable conditions would include:

  • Sharing direct contact information for neighbours to reach housing staff
  • Forming a Good Neighbour Committee with partners to establish open lines of communication and support the initial transition for up to the first four months
  • Collaborating with the City of Abbotsford, as well as other municipal, health and law enforcement agencies to address any issues beyond the housing site

Development and site activity

A geotechnical consultant will be on site with equipment at Martens Park in July 2025 to conduct soil testing by digging small holes. The work will be completed with minimal site disturbances and test holes will be refilled after collecting samples.

Connect with us

A caring community can contribute greatly to the success of the residents. BC Housing will keep lines of communication open throughout this project.

We invite interested neighbours to join us at an open house-style information session. This is a chance to learn more about the project, ask questions, and share feedback.

Community Open House

Date: Monday, July 14, 2025

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: Pinnacle 2, Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre, 36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford

Details: Drop in any time at this open house-style event. View the latest project information on poster boards, meet project representatives and ask questions one-to-one. Registration is preferred for planning purposes.

Registration link: abbotsford-martens-street-open-house.eventbrite.ca

Project partners will consider all community feedback. This input will help support the operations of the new housing and its integration into the neighbourhood. BC Housing will also prepare a summary of all engagement and feedback regarding this project. We will make this summary available to the public and share it with the City of Abbotsford.

For questions about the project, please contact BC Housing by emailing communityrelations@bchousing.org.


BC Housing is proposing to build 42 units of temporary modular housing with supports at 2270 Martens Street (Martens Park). This building would be in place temporarily as we continue to build more permanent supportive homes in the community.

Abbotsford urgently needs more housing with supports. The latest Point-in-Time Count, conducted in October 2024, identified 465 people experiencing homelessness in the community.

The BC Transportation Financing Authority owns the site and has agreed to license the land to BC Housing. The City of Abbotsford also requires a Development Permit and Housing Agreement for this project. BC Housing will submit these applications to the City of Abbotsford for Council’s consideration later this fall.

Temporary modular housing with supports

This housing would be for people from the Abbotsford area who need support services to maintain stable housing. Residents would be people of all genders with a focus on those who have expressed interest in longer-term housing. All residents would pay rent and sign a residential tenancy agreement.

Each unit would be a private room with a locking door. The site would also offer shared bathroom, laundry and kitchen/dining facilities.

Support services would be available to housing residents only, and include:

  • 24/7 staffing
  • Daily meals
  • Healthcare referrals and wellness checks
  • Outreach, case management, cultural supports
  • Connection and referral to community services or support groups

Operator

BC Housing has selected Connective to manage the building and provide services. Connective is a non-profit housing operator with a long history of service. They provide innovative, person-centred support across BC and the Yukon. They offer a range of housing, life skills, outreach, employment, and community-based services with the goal of assisting individuals to achieve greater independence.

BC Housing and Connective are committed to building positive and responsive relationships with neighbours and addressing any concerns quickly and collaboratively. BC Housing intends to enter into a Housing Agreement with the City of Abbotsford. This agreement will include provisions outlining expectations for operating the housing facility. Some notable conditions would include:

  • Sharing direct contact information for neighbours to reach housing staff
  • Forming a Good Neighbour Committee with partners to establish open lines of communication and support the initial transition for up to the first four months
  • Collaborating with the City of Abbotsford, as well as other municipal, health and law enforcement agencies to address any issues beyond the housing site

Development and site activity

A geotechnical consultant will be on site with equipment at Martens Park in July 2025 to conduct soil testing by digging small holes. The work will be completed with minimal site disturbances and test holes will be refilled after collecting samples.

Connect with us

A caring community can contribute greatly to the success of the residents. BC Housing will keep lines of communication open throughout this project.

We invite interested neighbours to join us at an open house-style information session. This is a chance to learn more about the project, ask questions, and share feedback.

Community Open House

Date: Monday, July 14, 2025

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: Pinnacle 2, Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre, 36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford

Details: Drop in any time at this open house-style event. View the latest project information on poster boards, meet project representatives and ask questions one-to-one. Registration is preferred for planning purposes.

Registration link: abbotsford-martens-street-open-house.eventbrite.ca

Project partners will consider all community feedback. This input will help support the operations of the new housing and its integration into the neighbourhood. BC Housing will also prepare a summary of all engagement and feedback regarding this project. We will make this summary available to the public and share it with the City of Abbotsford.

For questions about the project, please contact BC Housing by emailing communityrelations@bchousing.org.

Page last updated: 17 Jun 2025, 03:03 PM