Prince George, 160 Ontario Street – Innovative Mixed-Use and Supportive Housing
BC Housing is collaborating with the City of Prince George and Northern Health on one of the most significant and innovative housing projects in Northern BC. Together, the partners are adding affordable housing integrated with healthcare services to serve the community’s most vulnerable populations and improve the community, particularly the City’s downtown area.
Located at 160 Ontario St., 50 supportive homes opened in June 2022, while the rest of the site is currently being designed to accommodate an additional 100 new housing units.
Supportive housing
The first project delivered 50 urgently needed, purpose-built supportive homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This supportive housing includes 24/7 support services such as meal programs, life and employment skills training, and health and wellness supports.
Connective is the operator of the newly-opened supportive homes. They are also working with Indigenous partners to provide culturally informed services and on-site support.
Integrated health and housing
The second project will consist of two buildings that will provide up to 100 affordable, energy-efficient homes with supports and services to help people recover and stay healthy. The concept includes a ground-floor healthcare space in each building that would be accessible to both residents and the public. Northern Health, in partnership with other health service agencies, will be responsible for overseeing these spaces and providing primary care, harm reduction, and specialized mental health and substance-use services. This innovative project addresses recommendations in Northern Health’s 2017 downtown health services plan.
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