Maple Ridge - Fraser and 224th

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BC Housing is creating approximately 52 modular homes with supports for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness at 11685 and 11695 Fraser Street and 11686 224th Street in Maple Ridge.
The current homes are workforce modulars, are not intended to be permanent, and are reaching the end of their lifespan. BC Housing will be creating 52 permanent modular homes at Fraser and 224th Street. Residents from the current modular housing located on Royal Crescent have been living there for over a year, have experience living in supportive housing, and have been clients of Coast Metal Health during this time. Residents will move to the new location when completed in mid-2022.
Due to the urgent need in the community, BC Housing is expediting the process to provide permanent supportive homes as soon as possible for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This means BC Housing will be moving straight to the construction phase. BC Housing will be working closely with the City throughout the development process to make sure municipal codes and regulations are met.
These modular studio homes will be managed by Coast Mental Health and provide residents with a person-centered approach. Staff will be on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week to support residents and provide services, including:
- Meal program
- Life skills training
- Employment skill training
- Access to on-site clinical and health supports
- Referrals to other community services
At this new site there will also be a single point of access for residents with fob access, a staffed reception area and a private outdoor space for residents.
BC Housing committed to the City that Royal Crescent would be used for senior’s housing. Following the move of the supportive housing to the new location at 224 and Fraser Street, we will start this process. The land will need to be rezoned, and we will be following the municipal rezoning process. We will be reaching back out to the community as we look to engage citizens in this senior housing development.
There is an urgent need for housing in Maple Ridge along the entire housing continuum, and we will continue to work with the City and offer solutions.
Operator
Coast Mental Health is a qualified operator with close to 50 years of experience in specialized mental health services and supports across Greater Vancouver. This includes housing and support services in Maple Ridge and the larger Lower Mainland community.
Closer to when the building opens, we will be reaching back out to neighbours to create a Community Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC will work with Coast Mental Health, BC Housing, and community partners to keep communication paths open and successfully integrate the new housing into the community.
Modular Construction
This modular housing has several benefits for the community, residents, and staff:
- Modular housing is faster to construct, thereby shortening the construction time, reducing disruption and noise to neighbours, and providing homes more quickly to community members who are struggling.
- Modular housing provides safe, individual units for residents. This provides security and independence and can help residents progress to the next stage of housing.
- Examples of recent modular supportive housing can be seen at Guildford and The Nest in Surrey, Mazarine Lodge on Ewen Avenue in New Westminster, and Garibaldi Ridge in Maple Ridge.
The modular units for this proposed housing site have already been created and are being repurposed from another project that did not go ahead. This will reduce the cost and the delivery time, and be less impactful to neighbours as there will be less on-site construction time.
Small Group Neighbourhood Information Sessions
BC Housing hosted a series of small group virtual neighbourhood information sessions for the community to 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. Sessions took place on February 3rd, 8th, and 9th.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions, and to ensure everyone can safely participate, all gatherings were online.
Project Update
The project is experiencing a minor construction delay due to soil conditions.
Demolition of the existing structures onsite has been completed with construction anticipated to start this summer. Anticipated completion is now expected in late 2022.
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