Maple Ridge - Fraser Street and 224th Street

A rendering of a four-story supportive housing building.

The above image is a rendering and subject to change.


BC Housing has created 52 permanent homes with supports at 11695 Fraser Street (Fraser and 224th Street). The building is called Rivers Reach, ʔi cən tecəl ʔə tə stɑl̕əw̓ ("I arrive at the river” in Halkomelem). These homes are for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Maple Ridge.

The new homes at Rivers Reach are replacing the temporary modular homes at 22548 Royal Crescent, which are nearing the end of their lifespan. After the modular units are removed, we plan to build affordable homes for seniors on that property.

Supportive Housing

Supportive homes are deeply affordable studio apartments for people who need supports to maintain their housing.

Supportive housing residents are as varied as any other neighbour. In this building, residents would be single adults (19+) of all genders, including seniors, people with disabilities or any others who need supports to maintain stable housing.

Features of the new building at 11695 Fraser Street include a fully fenced perimeter with single point of entry, security cameras, alarms and lighting. Amenities will include a private and enclosed outdoor area and indoor gathering space.

Operator

Coast Mental Health (CMH) will operate this building and provide 24/7 supports and services to residents. Fraser Health will also provide onsite clinical supports including nurses and allied health supports.

CMH has over 50 years of experience providing housing and mental health support services across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Learn more about CMH by visiting coastmentalhealth.com.

Community Engagement

BC Housing and Coast Mental Health are committed to being good neighbours. We will keep lines of communication open, answer questions, and address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.

We will be setting up a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to support the successful integration of this housing into the community. The CAC will work to build and maintain positive relationships among the community, facilitate information sharing and dialogue, and work collaboratively with community partners if issues, opportunities, or concerns related to the building arise.

If you are interested in joining the CAC or have any questions about this project, please email communityrelations@bchousing.org.

The above image is a rendering and subject to change.


BC Housing has created 52 permanent homes with supports at 11695 Fraser Street (Fraser and 224th Street). The building is called Rivers Reach, ʔi cən tecəl ʔə tə stɑl̕əw̓ ("I arrive at the river” in Halkomelem). These homes are for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Maple Ridge.

The new homes at Rivers Reach are replacing the temporary modular homes at 22548 Royal Crescent, which are nearing the end of their lifespan. After the modular units are removed, we plan to build affordable homes for seniors on that property.

Supportive Housing

Supportive homes are deeply affordable studio apartments for people who need supports to maintain their housing.

Supportive housing residents are as varied as any other neighbour. In this building, residents would be single adults (19+) of all genders, including seniors, people with disabilities or any others who need supports to maintain stable housing.

Features of the new building at 11695 Fraser Street include a fully fenced perimeter with single point of entry, security cameras, alarms and lighting. Amenities will include a private and enclosed outdoor area and indoor gathering space.

Operator

Coast Mental Health (CMH) will operate this building and provide 24/7 supports and services to residents. Fraser Health will also provide onsite clinical supports including nurses and allied health supports.

CMH has over 50 years of experience providing housing and mental health support services across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Learn more about CMH by visiting coastmentalhealth.com.

Community Engagement

BC Housing and Coast Mental Health are committed to being good neighbours. We will keep lines of communication open, answer questions, and address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.

We will be setting up a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to support the successful integration of this housing into the community. The CAC will work to build and maintain positive relationships among the community, facilitate information sharing and dialogue, and work collaboratively with community partners if issues, opportunities, or concerns related to the building arise.

If you are interested in joining the CAC or have any questions about this project, please email communityrelations@bchousing.org.

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  • How do we register for the small group community information sessions?

    Family living at 223rd and Lougheed Hwy asked over 3 years ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. We will be hosting a series of small group virtual dialogue sessions where you can learn more about the modular homes with supports, meet the operator - Coast Mental Health, learn more about the transition of residents to their new homes, and ask questions. Dates and registration will be available in the next few weeks and updated on this page, including information on how to register.

  • Is there no community consultation process before a decision is made on location?

    Chris asked over 3 years ago

    Thank you for your inquiry, Chris. BC Housing purchased the sites back in March 2020, with the intention of creating supportive housing at this site. At the time, a decision was made to seek out other alternative housing options as supportive housing was not supported by City Council and/or municipality. There is now an immediate need to relocate the residents at Royal Crescent due to the condition of the building and the temporary use of this site for supportive housing.  

    Due to the immediate need to relocate residents and supportive housing from Royal Crescent, BC Housing believes the site at 224 and Fraser is the quickest, most efficient, and least disruptive way to provide new supportive homes for those residents. Other sites identified by the City are not assured and would take years to create the needed homes. This is why we are expediting the process and moving straight to the construction phase.

  • Hello! I am a curious about the plans to repurpose the existing units for seniors housing - I generally support reuse, but am wondering what upgrades are proposed to ensure adequate housing for that population, when it will be completed, and if there are any opportunities to get involved in that process. Thank you! Sincerely, Alex Ward

    Alex Ward asked over 3 years ago

    People who experience homelessness are as varied as any other neighbour. They may very well be seniors, people with disabilities, people who have employment but no housing, people who are working through mental health concerns and/or substance use. This supportive housing is an opportunity for people to transition to safe and stable housing that will help improve their quality of life. Supportive housing is a self-contained studio home with various support services provided on-site, to ensure people can achieve and maintain housing stability. Supports could include outreach workers, life skills training, employment assistance, connection and referral to community services, and support groups. All residents would sign an agreement and would pay rent.

    We want to hear from the community about how to successfully integrate this new supportive housing within the community. Virtual small group community information sessions will be held later this month for community members to learn more about the housing, ask questions, and share information about how to successfully integrate supportive housing into the community. Please keep an eye on the Let's Talk page for details on that. 

  • The no-barrier approach didn't work at Royal Crescent. There were numerous Fire, Ambulance and RCMP calls to this facility since opening. Will this new facility be no-barrier as well? What processes/procedures do you have in place to keep the surrounding neighbourhood safe?

    SNichols asked over 3 years ago

    Residents will be relocating here from the current temporary modular supportive housing at Royal Crescent, so Coast Mental Health frontline employees have already established relationships with these residents.

    BC Housing and Coast Mental Health are committed to being good neighbours and to provide a safe community, both inside and outside of the proposed housing. Supportive housing is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by an experienced non-profit operator. All residents sign an agreement in respect to expectations around behaviours.

    Coast Mental Health works closely with local police, Bylaws, Fraser Health, BC Housing and other community agencies to ensure the community is safe for all to enjoy. As per regular practice, they will create a Community Advisory Committee that includes neighbours, to discuss emergent and ongoing issues towards building a safer and healthier community.

    There will be security features in place that will benefit residents and neighbours alike such as a single point of entry, well-lit and fenced grounds, landscaping, and outdoor space.

Page last updated: 20 Jan 2025, 09:18 AM