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Students from various high schools had a sleepover at Richmond City Hall in support of modular housing for the homeless.
Photo by Chung Chow
Council approves temporary modular housing
After hearing from passionate residents
during a special council meeting that packed council chambers, and extended
over two nights last week, Richmond City Council has approved a temporary
modular housing project at 7300 Elmbridge Way.
The project will provide 40 new homes with
supportive services for the homeless within the community.
Council voted toauthorize staff to
negotiate terms for a five-year ground leasewith BC Housing for the
city-owned property. Staff were also authorized to negotiate a memorandum of
understanding with BC Housing and RainCity Housing outlining roles and
responsibilities for operation of the new facility. Staff were directed to
concluded negotiations on the two agreements within two months and report back
to council.
Council also directed staff to continue to
work with BC Housing and other housing providers to seek additional permanent
supportive and affordable housing options in Richmond.
The supportive housing project will address
the immediate needs of vulnerable people in the community struggling to find a
stable place to live.
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