Port Coquitlam - Kelly Avenue

The province purchased 2365 and 2371 Kelly Avenue in Port Coquitlam in June 2021. BC Housing is partnering with New View Society on a proposal to provide approximately 60 new homes on this property for people living with a mental illness.

The proposed housing with supports will provide a person-centered approach where staff can work closely with residents to help them thrive. Staff will be on-site 24 hours a day to ensure residents receive important supports such as:

  • life skills training
  • mental health supports
  • other skill development programs

Demolition and Development

Demolition of the existing structure on the site took place in August 2023. Several stray cats that were living in or around the site were transported to an animal shelter before the demolition.

Construction is anticipated to start in February 2025.

Operator

New View Society will manage the new building and provide services to the residents.

New View Society has 50 years of experience delivering mental health support in Port Coquitlam. As a multi-service community agency, New View supports individuals needing housing, seeking employment, and living with mental illness in the Tri-Cities area.

Learn more about New View Society by visiting newviewsociety.org.

Questions and Comments

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You are welcome to submit questions or comments at any time through the form below or by emailing: communityrelations@bchousing.org.

The province purchased 2365 and 2371 Kelly Avenue in Port Coquitlam in June 2021. BC Housing is partnering with New View Society on a proposal to provide approximately 60 new homes on this property for people living with a mental illness.

The proposed housing with supports will provide a person-centered approach where staff can work closely with residents to help them thrive. Staff will be on-site 24 hours a day to ensure residents receive important supports such as:

  • life skills training
  • mental health supports
  • other skill development programs

Demolition and Development

Demolition of the existing structure on the site took place in August 2023. Several stray cats that were living in or around the site were transported to an animal shelter before the demolition.

Construction is anticipated to start in February 2025.

Operator

New View Society will manage the new building and provide services to the residents.

New View Society has 50 years of experience delivering mental health support in Port Coquitlam. As a multi-service community agency, New View supports individuals needing housing, seeking employment, and living with mental illness in the Tri-Cities area.

Learn more about New View Society by visiting newviewsociety.org.

Questions and Comments

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You are welcome to submit questions or comments at any time through the form below or by emailing: communityrelations@bchousing.org.

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  • What safety measures will be implemented to ensure the community members who live in the neighborhood/Port Coquitlam will be safe from any potential behaviour disorders by the house residents when they are outside the house, and interacting with local area residents/businesses?

    Eila asked over 2 years ago

    Thank you for your question, Eila. These new homes are still very early on in the planning stage, so operational details are still being discussed. Residents will however pay rent, and either sign a program agreement (similar to a tenancy agreement but including other supports) or a regular tenancy agreement.

    New View will also be working closely with neighbours and the community as the new building progresses to work together on integrating these new homes and residents into the neighbourhood.

  • Is this similar to a half way house ? But with units ? How soon will you know if this development is approved ?

    Curious Neighbour asked over 2 years ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. BC Housing is partnering with New View Society to provide approximately 50 new homes on this property for people living with a mental illness. Applicants would go through an assessment process to ensure residents living here would have the supports they need with staff to support them.

    This new housing would not be similar to a halfway house. It would be permanent homes on this property for people living with a mental illness, so people could reside here permanently if they wish. Others may decide to move into more independent housing if they choose, and staff would provide support for those residents wishing to do this.

    New View’s purpose is to create an environment for growth and recovery for people challenged by mental illness through:

    • Supporting an individual’s choice to live, work, learn and be part of their community.
    • Promoting recovery in a friendly, safe and supportive environment for individuals affected by mental illness in the Tri-Cities.
    • Being a flexible and caring Society dedicated to mental wellness.
    • Providing housing, employment, social and personal growth opportunities.  

    New View currently owns apartments throughout Port Coquitlam that supports young adults, adults, and seniors in their mental illness and recovery.

    The development process take time. Nothing has yet been submitted to the City of Port Coquitlam, so timelines are currently uncertain. Once we have additional information, we will post this to our Let’s Talk page.  

    New View and BC Housing will keep the community updated about these new homes with supports and will be providing updates as available. Information will be shared on the project Let’s Talk page.

  • Please advise what steps will put in place for the safety of your tenants as well as the neighboring buildings and their tenants, as there are already safety/security issues that are ongoing.

    La Via asked over 2 years ago

    We all want safe neighbourhoods. With the new supportive housing site, the most important factor in safety for the our residents and the community is staffing

    New View Society will be the housing operator.  As a multi-service community agency with more than 45 years of experience, New View supports individuals needing housing, seeking employment, and living with mental illness in the Tri-Cities area. New View Society would provide housing and services with a person-centered approach working closely with residents to support them and help them thrive. Society staff would be on-site 24 hours a day to ensure residents receive important supports such as:  

    • life skills training  
    • mental health supports  
    • other skill development programs  

    The operator will work closely with Fraser Health to ensure programming and services align with the needs of the residents. 

  • I have serious concerns regarding property value and possible decreases... As well, the notice states that this is a proposed property for people living with mental illness. I find this statement to be vague - to what extent of mental illness? Can you provide examples of the potential residents that those living close to this support housing can expect in the neighborhood? - can you provide information on how potential residents are chosen? How will safety be addressed? This proposed development will sit quite close to a busy park and a secondary school. Many young families live in the neighborhood.

    Chris asked over 2 years ago

    BC Housing commissioned three studies to examine the social and economic value created by affordable and supportive housing. Findings from all three studies show that a range of significant social and economic value is created through investment in affordable and supportive housing. Research completed in 2019 of 13 B.C. supportive housing sites showed that property values immediately surrounding 10 sites either kept pace or surpassed surrounding municipal trends. Property values for the other three sites were not notably different compared to municipal trends.

    • A full technical report is available, including a more detailed methodology, as well as key findings related to residential sale prices and assessed commercial property values.  

    If approved, New View Society will be operating these new homes with supports.  As a multi-service community agency with more than 45 years of experience, New View supports individuals needing housing, seeking employment, and living with mental illness in the Tri-Cities area.   

    Applicants would go through a thorough assessment process to ensure an appropriate mix of residents with the right supports. All residents would pay rent, and either sign a program agreement (similar to a tenancy agreement but including other supports) or a regular tenancy agreement. 

    Schools and parks are all over the province, just as homelessness is. There are  many people struggling with housing stability, or with mental health right now. The people who would have a home here are as varied as any other neighbour. They may be seniors, people with disabilities, people who have employment but no housing, as an example. Many supportive housing sites for people experiencing homelessness across the province have been operating in their communities and near schools for 10+ years with very few issues and with support from the community. 

Page last updated: 17 Oct 2023, 09:37 AM