New Westminster - 68 Sixth Street
BC Housing and the City of New Westminster are looking to create approximately 52 modular homes with supports for people at risk or experiencing homelessness at 68 Sixth Street.
These self–contained studio homes would be managed by an experienced non-profit operator and provide residents with a person-centered approach. Staff would be on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week to support residents and provide services such as:
- Meal programs
- Life skills training
- Employment skill training
- Access to health supports
- Referrals to other community services
All applicants would go through an assessment process to make sure there is an appropriate mix of residents with the right supports. Priority will be given to residents of New Westminster. All residents would sign an agreement and pay rent.
Operator
An experienced non-profit operator would be selected through an open Request for Proposals.
Modular Construction
The proposed 52 new self-contained homes will be modular housing. Modular construction has several benefits to both the community, residents, and staff:
- Modular housing is faster to construct, thereby shortening the construction time and reducing disruption to neighbours.
- Modular housing provides safe, individual units for shelter guests. This provides independence and can help residents progress to the next stage of housing.
Examples of recent modular supportive housing are The Nest and Baird Blackstone Building in Surrey, and Legacy Manor and Cole Starnes Residence in Abbotsford.
Cole Starnes Residence in Abbotsford.
Legacy Manor in Abbotsford.
Community Information Sessions
This housing project is part of the City’s proposed Crisis Response Bylaw Amendments that would fast-track urgent housing and time-sensitive crisis services. It will go through an expedited Rezoning and Official Community Plan amendment process.
BC Housing and the City of New Westminster are hosting virtual information sessions as part of a series to address your questions and hear from community members.
| Date and Time | Topic |
|---|---|
Tuesday October 5 | Hear a presentation from City of New Westminster staff and participate in a Q&A with the project partners. |
Tuesday October 19 | This session will focus on the proposed supportive housing project at 60-68 Sixth Street. |
Thursday October 21 | Hear a presentation from City of New Westminster staff and participate in a Q&A with the project partners. |
For information about attending one or all of these sessions, please visit the City of New Westminster’s website at https://www.beheardnewwest.ca/crisis-response-bylaws.
For information about the proposed bylaw amendments and this project, please visit https://www.beheardnewwest.ca/crisis-response-bylaws.
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For information about the proposed bylaw amendments and this project, please visit communityrelations@bchousing.org.
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