District of North Vancouver – East Keith Road

Street View with pin marking location of project


BC Housing and the District of North Vancouver are planning to build 65 new homes with support services in the 1200 block of East Keith Road. These new homes are an important part of our effort to address and prevent homelessness on the North Shore.

The homes will be for adults, seniors and people with disabilities, with a priority for people in the local community. Project highlights include:

  • All units will be studio apartments with a private bathroom and kitchen.
  • All the homes will include support services such as daily meals, life and employment skills training and connections to health care and other community services.
  • At least 5% of the homes will be fully wheelchair accessible, with all homes designed to be universally adaptable to residents of all abilities.
  • The building will also include amenities such as shared laundry, a dining area, program space and parking.

Complex Care Housing

Five units in this building will offer Complex Care Housing services. Through this program, Vancouver Coastal Health and Lu’ma Native Housing Society will jointly offer person-centered health and social services to select residents. Complex Care Housing provides individualized care and culturally safe services that could include primary health care, psychiatry, family and peer supports and more. This program gives many people an even better chance at successfully moving out of homelessness and into healthy, stable lives.

Learn more about Complex Care Housing.

Development

The District of North Vancouver and BC Housing applied to rezone this site for residential use. District Council approved this rezoning on February 26, 2024 following a public hearing. A Development Permit is also required for this project.

Learn more about the District of North Vancouver’s rezoning process.

Non-Profit Operator

BC Housing selected Lu'ma Native Housing Society through a fair and open process to manage this building and provide services to the residents.

Lu’ma brings over 40 years of experience managing affordable housing while offering a wide range of programs, services and initiatives that aim to alleviate poverty and improve the overall health of the urban Indigenous community. (While Indigenous cultural services will be available, residents are not required to be Indigenous.)

Learn more about Lu’ma Native Housing Society.

Community Engagement

Throughout October and November 2023, BC Housing hosted multiple public information sessions for community members to learn more, ask questions and share feedback on the housing proposal. BC Housing shared all community feedback with the District of North Vancouver Council for consideration on their rezoning vote.

  • Tuesday, October 17, 2023 – 7:00 to 8:30 pm, Online
  • Wednesday, October 25, 2023 – 7:00 to 8:30 pm, Online
  • Wednesday, November 8, 2023 – 6:30 to 8:00 pm, In person (Holiday Inn and Suites)
  • Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Online
  • Wednesday, November 15, 2023- 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Online

The District of North Vancouver Council held a series of public hearings from November 21, 2023 to February 26, 2024. Council unanimously approved the rezoning application on February 26, 2024. A Development Permit is also required for this project.

Watch our Community Information Session Presentation (YouTube).

View our Open House presentation boards (PDF).

Learn more about the Community Benefits of Supportive Housing (PDF).

See inside Orca Place supportive housing in Parksville, BC (YouTube).

Questions

A caring community can contribute greatly to the success of supportive housing residents. BC Housing and Lu’ma commit to keeping lines of communication open throughout this project, answering questions, and addressing any concerns. We will also share direct contact information for the housing when it is available.

Please continue checking this page for the latest project updates.

You are welcome to send questions or comments at any time to communityrelations@bchousing.org.


BC Housing and the District of North Vancouver are planning to build 65 new homes with support services in the 1200 block of East Keith Road. These new homes are an important part of our effort to address and prevent homelessness on the North Shore.

The homes will be for adults, seniors and people with disabilities, with a priority for people in the local community. Project highlights include:

  • All units will be studio apartments with a private bathroom and kitchen.
  • All the homes will include support services such as daily meals, life and employment skills training and connections to health care and other community services.
  • At least 5% of the homes will be fully wheelchair accessible, with all homes designed to be universally adaptable to residents of all abilities.
  • The building will also include amenities such as shared laundry, a dining area, program space and parking.

Complex Care Housing

Five units in this building will offer Complex Care Housing services. Through this program, Vancouver Coastal Health and Lu’ma Native Housing Society will jointly offer person-centered health and social services to select residents. Complex Care Housing provides individualized care and culturally safe services that could include primary health care, psychiatry, family and peer supports and more. This program gives many people an even better chance at successfully moving out of homelessness and into healthy, stable lives.

Learn more about Complex Care Housing.

Development

The District of North Vancouver and BC Housing applied to rezone this site for residential use. District Council approved this rezoning on February 26, 2024 following a public hearing. A Development Permit is also required for this project.

Learn more about the District of North Vancouver’s rezoning process.

Non-Profit Operator

BC Housing selected Lu'ma Native Housing Society through a fair and open process to manage this building and provide services to the residents.

Lu’ma brings over 40 years of experience managing affordable housing while offering a wide range of programs, services and initiatives that aim to alleviate poverty and improve the overall health of the urban Indigenous community. (While Indigenous cultural services will be available, residents are not required to be Indigenous.)

Learn more about Lu’ma Native Housing Society.

Community Engagement

Throughout October and November 2023, BC Housing hosted multiple public information sessions for community members to learn more, ask questions and share feedback on the housing proposal. BC Housing shared all community feedback with the District of North Vancouver Council for consideration on their rezoning vote.

  • Tuesday, October 17, 2023 – 7:00 to 8:30 pm, Online
  • Wednesday, October 25, 2023 – 7:00 to 8:30 pm, Online
  • Wednesday, November 8, 2023 – 6:30 to 8:00 pm, In person (Holiday Inn and Suites)
  • Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, Online
  • Wednesday, November 15, 2023- 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Online

The District of North Vancouver Council held a series of public hearings from November 21, 2023 to February 26, 2024. Council unanimously approved the rezoning application on February 26, 2024. A Development Permit is also required for this project.

Watch our Community Information Session Presentation (YouTube).

View our Open House presentation boards (PDF).

Learn more about the Community Benefits of Supportive Housing (PDF).

See inside Orca Place supportive housing in Parksville, BC (YouTube).

Questions

A caring community can contribute greatly to the success of supportive housing residents. BC Housing and Lu’ma commit to keeping lines of communication open throughout this project, answering questions, and addressing any concerns. We will also share direct contact information for the housing when it is available.

Please continue checking this page for the latest project updates.

You are welcome to send questions or comments at any time to communityrelations@bchousing.org.

Page last updated: 15 Mar 2024, 02:21 PM