West 16th Street supportive housing
We are working with our partners, BC Housing and RainCity Housing, to develop this site.
The application as submitted proposes a five-storey building with 60 supportive housing apartments for women and women-led households experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of homelessness. It includes 26 parking spaces for staff, trades, medical, and other professional visitors.
Status and progress updates
July 18, 2022 — Development permit issued
The application was presented to Council, who voted to issue the development permit. Read the staff report and presentation in the ‘Related documents and web content’ tab.
May 10, 2021 — Zoning adoption
Council voted to approve the adoption of zoning for this application. Read the staff report to Council with recommendation in the 'documents and related web content' tab.
April 26, 2021 — Second and third reading
The application was presented to Council, where it received second and third reading. Read the staff report to Council with recommendations in the 'documents and related web content' tab.
March 30, 2021 — Public hearing
The application was presented at a public hearing.
February 8, 2021 — First reading
The application will be presented to Council with the recommendation that it be given first reading. Read the staff report to Council with recommendations in the 'documents and related web content' tab.
January 26, 2021 — Opportunities to provide input
BC Housing is providing opportunities for you to learn more about this application and share your thoughts both online and in community meetings. Get more details and register on their website.
You can also email your questions and comments to communityrelations@bchousing.org
Additional proposal details
Site overview
The site includes nine parcels of District-owned land currently licensed for the storage of vehicles. Adjacent uses include light industrial, commercial, and mixed-use commercial/residential buildings.
Current land use designations
The OCP designates this site as Light Industrial Commercial.
Additional requirements
If the application proceeds, it will require rezoning and an OCP amendment. It will also require a development permit for:
- Form and character
- Energy and water conservation
- Creek hazard
Proposed size
The floor space ratio (the building's total floor area in relation to the size of the lot) is approximately 1.52.
Photos, drawings, renderings
Renderings
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Documents and related web content
Council documents
July 18, 2022 — Development permit
May 10, 2021 — Council approval
April 26, 2021 — Second and third reading
February 8, 2021 — First reading
Related web content
- Official Community Plan (OCP)
- OCP land use map
- Development permit areas
- Rental and Affordable Housing Strategy
- Frequently Asked Questions