BC Housing says plans for a supportive housing project in Central Saanich addresses an B次元官网网址渦rgent need.B次元官网网址�
B次元官网网址淏C Housing and non-profit partners are committed to being a good neighbour in developing new supportive housing,B次元官网网址� said BC Housing in a statement. B次元官网网址淏oth staff and residents would be committed to keeping the property maintained with a daily clean-up, just as any other resident in the neighborhood.B次元官网网址�
BC Housing made that promise in addressing questions about plans for 39 supportive housing units at 1909 Prosser Rd. currently drawing opposition. Signatories of an online petition question the projectB次元官网网址檚 proximity to public amenities and raise the spectre of lower property values and higher crime rates.
BC Housing said B次元官网网址減roximity to services, amenities and availability of propertyB次元官网网址� determine supportive housing locations.
B次元官网网址淗ousing for people experiencing homelessness needs to meet people where they are at B次元官网网址� by providing connection to the resources that people need to work towards living a healthy, stable life,B次元官网网址� it reads, adding that access to services and transit are essential for people without homes. B次元官网网址�(But) so is feeling part of a neighbourhood,B次元官网网址� it reads. B次元官网网址淲ith a remote site, there is no access to services, no regular transit access, and no integration with the community, which is essential for people who are working towards a healthy, stable life.B次元官网网址�
BC Housing also pointed to research by a consulting company showing property values surrounding supportive housing sites have kept pace with or surpassed municipal trends.
RELATED:
B次元官网网址淟inking all people who have experienced homelessness as contributing to property crime and vandalism is a stereotype that marginalizes people,B次元官网网址� it reads, adding that people who experience homelessness are as varied as any other neighbour. B次元官网网址淭hey may be seniors, people with disabilities, people who are employed but arenB次元官网网址檛 housed, or people who are working through mental health concerns and/or substance use. All residents in supportive housing have made a choice to work towards living a healthy, stable life.B次元官网网址�
BC Housing said the site is already zoned for its intended use and the building permit has been submitted for consideration with the District of Central Saanich. BC Housing also said it reached out to key stakeholders prior to the announcement, including neighbourhood associations and local businesses, and mailed information packages to residents. It is also in the process of finalizing future public engagement.
RELATED:
BC Housing will purchase the land and development from a numbered company for $13.5 million, with construction scheduled to start this spring. The Capital Regional District is contributing $6 million through a federal housing grant.
Do you have a story tip? Email: vnc.editorial@blackpress.ca.
Follow us on and and like us on
