District of North Vancouver, Supportive Housing – 1577 Lloyd Ave.
The District of North Vancouver’s 2018Rental and Affordable Housing Strategy has identified that homelessness is on the rise in North Vancouver, and that women and children are increasingly vulnerable.
BC Housing is partnering with the District of North Vancouver (DNV) and RainCity Housing on a proposal to address the crucial need for supportive housing in North Vancouver.
Project Details
A permanent supportive housing project for single women and women-led families has been earmarked for the district-owned site at the corner of Lloyd Avenueand West 16th Street.
The five storey, 60-unit building will provide homes for single women and women-led families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Operator
RainCity Housing will be managing the housing, with staff on site 24/7 to provide supports, including meal programs, life and employment skills training, as well as health and wellness support services. Learn more about the organization at http://www.raincityhousing.org/.
Community Engagement
BC Housing and partners held four small group neighbourhood dialogues and two webinars between February 11th and March 11th, 2021. All feedback received before noon on Friday, March 26, 2021 was included in a summary report that was submitted to the District as part of the rezoning process.
The project was successfully rezoned on April 26, 2021, by the District of North Vancouver.
Construction is anticipated to start in spring 2023.
The District of North Vancouver’s 2018Rental and Affordable Housing Strategy has identified that homelessness is on the rise in North Vancouver, and that women and children are increasingly vulnerable.
BC Housing is partnering with the District of North Vancouver (DNV) and RainCity Housing on a proposal to address the crucial need for supportive housing in North Vancouver.
Project Details
A permanent supportive housing project for single women and women-led families has been earmarked for the district-owned site at the corner of Lloyd Avenueand West 16th Street.
The five storey, 60-unit building will provide homes for single women and women-led families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Operator
RainCity Housing will be managing the housing, with staff on site 24/7 to provide supports, including meal programs, life and employment skills training, as well as health and wellness support services. Learn more about the organization at http://www.raincityhousing.org/.
Community Engagement
BC Housing and partners held four small group neighbourhood dialogues and two webinars between February 11th and March 11th, 2021. All feedback received before noon on Friday, March 26, 2021 was included in a summary report that was submitted to the District as part of the rezoning process.
The project was successfully rezoned on April 26, 2021, by the District of North Vancouver.
Construction is anticipated to start in spring 2023.
