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Community breakdown of new projects
Updated June 11, 2021, for clarification

Indigenous-led projects

Total: 21 projects – 1,029 homes

North: five projects – 143 homes

  • Gitanyow Nation, First Ave.: 15 homes for Elders, in partnership with Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs
  • Nak'azdli Whut'en Nation, Lot 357-362 Nak'azdli 1R1: 32 homes for Indigenous families, Elders, youth and people with disabilities, in partnership with Yoh Howunlene Society
  • Prince George, 1919 17th Ave.: 57 homes for families, seniors and people with disabilities, in partnership with the Aboriginal Housing Society
  • Prince Rupert, Kootenay Ave.: 16 homes for Indigenous individuals, families and Elders, in partnership with Prince Rupert Indigenous Housing Society
  • Smithers, Main St. and 10th Ave.: 23 homes for Indigenous families and Elders, in partnership with Dze L K'ant Housing Society

Vancouver Island: two projects – 75 homes

  • Courtenay, 1679 McPhee Ave.: 40 homes for Indigenous peoples, in partnership with Wachiay Friendship Centre Society
  • Port Alberni, 4210 Cedarwood St.: 35 homes for Indigenous peoples, in partnership with Citaapi Mahtii Housing Society

Interior: seven projects – 232 homes

  • ?aq’am First Nation, Lot 31, Kootenay I.R. #1: 20 homes for Indigenous families and Elders, in partnership with ?aq’am First Nation
  • Kamloops (address to be announced at a later date): 32 homes for families, in partnership with Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services
  • Kamloops Indian Band, Kamloops Way at Chilcotin Rd.: 58 homes for Indigenous families and Elders, in partnership with Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc
  • Kelowna, Kneller Rd.: 45 homes for individuals, couples, families and students, in partnership with Okanagan Métis and Aboriginal Housing Society
  • Osoyoos Indian Band, Lot 2 at 45th St.: 43 homes for Indigenous individuals, families and Elders, in partnership with Wolf Creek Society
  • Penticton, 603 Main St.: 28 homes for families, in partnership with M'Akola Housing Society
  • Xaxli'p First Nation, IR 6 Fountain Lake Rd.: six homes for Indigenous families, in partnership with Xaxli'p First Nation

Lower Mainland/Sunshine Coast: seven projects – 579 homes

  • Burnaby, 6488 Byrnepark Dr.: 129 homes for families, in partnership with M'akola Housing Society
  • Chilliwack, 45835 Spadina Ave.: 74 homes for families, seniors and people with mobility challenges, in partnership with Mamele'awt Qweesome Housing Society
  • Mission, IR2: 61 homes for Indigenous families and Elders, in partnership with Kwantlen First Nation
  • New Westminster (Indigenous and Black-led), 823-842 Sixth St.: 96 homes for Indigenous and Swahili families and seniors, in partnership with Aboriginal Land Trust Society and Swahili Vision International Association
  • North Vancouver, Lot 100: 50 homes for Indigenous families and Elders, in partnership with Tsleil‐Waututh First Nation
  • Surrey, 7561 140 St.: 104 homes for Indigenous individuals, families and Elders, in partnership with Kekinow Native Housing Society
  • Vancouver, 320 E Hastings St.: 65 homes for Indigenous peoples, in partnership with First United Church Community Ministry Society

Non-Indigenous projects

Total: 29 projects – 1,615 homes

North: six projects – 162 homes

  • Fort St. James, 305 Pineridge Rd.: 28 homes for seniors and Elders, in partnership with Connexus Community Resources
  • Granisle, 4 McDonald Ave.: 10 homes for seniors, in partnership with Granisle and District Senior Citizen's Association
  • Hazelton, 2720 Hwy 62: 31 homes for families, seniors and people with disabilities, in partnership with Wrinch Memorial Foundation Society
  • Terrace, 2801 Kenney St.: 34 homes for individuals and families, in partnership with Ksan House Society
  • Terrace, 200-3219 Eby St.: 43 homes for seniors, in partnership with Terrace and District Community Services Society
  • Valemount, Valemount Cares: 16 homes for seniors, in partnership with Valemount Senior Citizen's Housing Society

Vancouver Island: five projects – 449 homes

  • Comox, 1582 Balmoral Ave.: 52 homes for seniors, in partnership with Comox Valley Affordable Housing Society
  • Duncan, 280 First St.: 134 homes for seniors and people with disabilities, in partnership with Duncan Housing Society
  • Qualicum Beach, Qualicum Way: 56 homes for individuals, families and people with disabilities, in partnership with Qualicum Parksville Kiwanis Housing Society
  • Tofino, 351 Arnet Rd.: 37 homes for individuals, families, seniors and people with disabilities, in partnership with Catalyst Community Developments Society
  • Victoria, 930/926 Pandora Ave.: 170 homes for individuals, families, seniors and people with disabilities, in partnership with the City of Victoria and the Capital Region Housing Corporation

Interior: 12 projects – 449 homes

  • Barriere, Barriere Town Rd.: 24 homes for families, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and seniors, in partnership with Yellowhead Community Services Society
  • Fruitvale, 1800 Columbia Gardens Rd.: 28 homes for families, seniors and people with disabilities, in partnership with Lower Columbia Affordable Housing Society
  • Kamloops (address to be announced at a later date): 80 homes for families and seniors, in partnership with ASK Wellness Society
  • Kaslo, 447 A Ave.: 10 homes for individuals, families, seniors and people with disabilities, in partnership with Kaslo Housing Society
  • Kelowna, Kingsway/Cambridge: 75 homes for families and seniors, in partnership with Society of Hope
  • Lumby, 2211 Shield Ave.: 20 homes for seniors, in partnership with Lumby and District Senior Citizens Housing Society
  • New Denver, 602 Slocan Ave.: 10 homes for individuals, families and seniors, in partnership with New Denver and Area Housing Society
  • Peachland, 4426-4450 5th Ave.: 68 homes for seniors, in partnership with Peachland Seniors' Support Society
  • Slocan, Slocan Street and Giffin Avenue: eight homes for individuals, families and seniors, in partnership with the Village of Slocan
  • Sparwood, 400 Evergreen Cres.: 30 homes for individuals, families and seniors, in partnership with Elk Valley Family Society
  • Summerland, 8709 Jubilee Rd. East: 60 homes for individuals, families and seniors, in partnership with Turning Point Collaborative Society
  • Williams Lake, 564 Oliver St.: 36 homes for seniors, in partnership with Caribou Park Home Society

Lower Mainland/Sunshine Coast: six projects – 555 homes

  • Gibsons, 824 and 840 Kiwanis Way: 75 homes for seniors, in partnership with Kiwanis Club of Sunshine Coast
  • North Vancouver, 600 W Queens Rd.: 86 homes for families, youth, seniors and people with disabilities, in partnership with Hollyburn Family Services Society
  • Pemberton, Lot 2 Harrow Rd.: 62 homes for families, seniors and people with disabilities, in partnership with Sea To Sky Community Services
  • Vancouver, 3279-3297 Vanness Ave.: 102 homes for seniors, Elders and families, in partnership with Community Land Trust Group of Societies
  • Vancouver, 1656 Adanac St.: 95 homes for families, seniors and people with disabilities, in partnership with Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society
  • Vancouver, 546 W 13th Ave.: 135 homes for women, in partnership with Soroptimist International of Vancouver

Total: 50 projects – 2,644 homes