In May 2020 the Province purchased Le Soleil (formerly Paul’s Motor Inn), located at 1900 Douglas St., to provide approximately 75 temporary homes with wraparound supports for vulnerable people experiencing homelessness in Greater Victoria.
Residents are selected through BC Housing’s co-ordinated access and assessment process. This process allows collaboration between BC Housing and partners (housing operator, health authority, local community service providers) on a thoughtful and thorough assessment process to ensure that the housing meets the needs of the residents.
People living at the site have access to services such as meals, health care, addictions treatment and harm reduction, storage for personal belongings and other supports. PHS Community Services Society, an experienced non-profit housing operator, manages this housing and provides 24/7 staffing to support residents.
Over the long term, BC Housing plans to redevelop the site into a range of affordable housing, the details of which will be determined through engagement with the community.
Community Advisory Committee
BC Housing has set up a Community Advisory Committee to support the integration of this housing within the community and to help address any concerns raised by people in the neighbourhood. The CAC will work to:
Build and maintain positive relationships amongst the community, the building operators and the program partners
Facilitate information sharing and dialogue
Work collaboratively with community partners and stakeholders if issues, opportunities or concerns related to the building arise
In May 2020 the Province purchased Le Soleil (formerly Paul’s Motor Inn), located at 1900 Douglas St., to provide approximately 75 temporary homes with wraparound supports for vulnerable people experiencing homelessness in Greater Victoria.
Residents are selected through BC Housing’s co-ordinated access and assessment process. This process allows collaboration between BC Housing and partners (housing operator, health authority, local community service providers) on a thoughtful and thorough assessment process to ensure that the housing meets the needs of the residents.
People living at the site have access to services such as meals, health care, addictions treatment and harm reduction, storage for personal belongings and other supports. PHS Community Services Society, an experienced non-profit housing operator, manages this housing and provides 24/7 staffing to support residents.
Over the long term, BC Housing plans to redevelop the site into a range of affordable housing, the details of which will be determined through engagement with the community.
Community Advisory Committee
BC Housing has set up a Community Advisory Committee to support the integration of this housing within the community and to help address any concerns raised by people in the neighbourhood. The CAC will work to:
Build and maintain positive relationships amongst the community, the building operators and the program partners
Facilitate information sharing and dialogue
Work collaboratively with community partners and stakeholders if issues, opportunities or concerns related to the building arise
Long term vision for Paul's Motor Inn. Please share your ideas!
We want to hear from you. We are collecting community feedback and ideas to assist with developing a long term vision for the site, including considerations for the heritage of Paul's Motor Inn. Please share your ideas here.
Please note: we will be collecting the ideas and sharing with the Community Advisory Committee and development planning team. We will not be responding to the feedback directly.
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