Seniors in need of homes will soon have access to more than 70 new affordable rental homes and a new seniors’ community centre, with construction underway on a new development in Mission.
“After years of neglect by the last government, we’re acting quickly to build the homes people need in communities throughout British Columbia,” said Bob D’Eith, MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission. “These affordable homes, together with a new seniors’ community centre, will help seniors live independently and stay connected to their friends and family.”
Mission Association of Seniors Housing is receiving $7.4 million from the Province’s Building BC: Community Housing Fund and construction financing of up to $11.5 million to build 74 homes at 7682 Grand St.
The six-storey wood-frame building will offer studio and one- and- two-bedroom units for seniors with low to middle incomes. Projected monthly rents will range between $375 for some studios and one-bedroom units, and up to $1,050 for some two-bedroom units.
A community centre on the ground floor of the building will be funded and operated by the District of Mission parks, recreation and culture department.
Construction is expected to be complete in spring 2021.
This project is part of more than 22,000 new homes that are completed or underway throughout B.C. because of provincial investments. This includes more than 5,200 homes in mixed-income buildings being developed through the Community Housing Fund.
Delivering affordable housing is a shared priority between government and the BC Green Party caucus, and is part of the Confidence and Supply Agreement.