Vancouver city council approves controversial Kitsilano supportive housing project
A controversial social housing development is moving forward in Kitsilano after Vancouver city council voted to approve the project Tuesday.
Overall, council heard from 292 speakers while considering the project, which were spread over a number of previous hearings that began last month.A minimum of 50 per cent of the units would be reserved for people currently homeless and on income assistance, while the other half would be held for people earning between $15,000 and $30,000 per year.
The City of Vancouver has offered the land for the project, with funding for the building coming from BC Housing.Kitsilano residents rally for supportive housing tower – Mar 26, 2021
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