BC Housing is looking to tackle homelessness in Cranbrook with two new supportive housing projects over the coming weeks.
The agency has proposed a new multi-family residential building with on-site supports and up to 50 studio units available for people at risk of homelessness.
“We, as a Council and a community are grateful to BC Housing for their continued support and for working closely with the City of Cranbrook as we find ways to help manage the issues around homelessness and provide important supports to those who need it,” says Mayor Wayne Price.
“These projects will help fill some of the housing gaps identified in the City of Cranbrook’s Housing Strategy around transitional and supportive housing.”
Construction is expected to start at 217 16th Avenue North, next to the existing Step Beyond shelter, in 2027.
BC Housing has also been working with the City to continue exploring options for a Homeless and Encampment Response Temporary Housing (HEARTH) site, a program designed to move the unhoused into temporary shelter and prepare them for a more affordable rental when one becomes available.
The City says more details on both projects will be provided in the near future.
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