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Premier details affordable housing project Robin Grant Review Staff
More families and seniors in Keremeos will have an affordable place to call home thanks to a partnership between the province and the Lower Similkameen Community Services Society. “People shouldn’t be forced to leave the communities they call home to find the affordable housing they need,” said Premier John Horgan. “That is why we are working hard to build affordable homes in Keremeos and other small, hardworking communities throughout B.C.” The Lower Similkameen Community Services Society is receiving $4.1 million from the province’s Building BC: Community Housing Fund to build 41 much-needed new homes for people with low to moderate incomes. Projected monthly rental rates will range between $375 and $1,440. “Through the Community Housing Fund, we are addressing gaps in the market, creating the types of homes that people can afford, from growing families to seniors on fixed incomes,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “And our progress to date has been made possible because of the commitment of partners like Lower Similkameen Community Services Society.” Located at 715 7th Street, the project will be designed to include one-, two- and three-bedroom units, including several accessible homes. The three-storey building will also have commercial space on the ground floor for the society’s community service programs and offices. “The Village of Keremeos very much appreciates the investment
B.C. Premier John Horgan announced on June 24 that 41 new affordable homes will be built in Keremeos. (Robin Grant - Review Staff) the province is making to provide of the Community Services Society, munities of Keremeos, Cawston, for more affordable housing in said there are 80 seniors on the Hedley and Olalla, as well as the Keremeos,” said Mayor Manfred waiting list for an affordable home. Community Services Society, they Bauer. “Council will continue “I’d love to see more creative op- are honoured to partner with the to support this collaborative ap- tions around cooperative housing province to develop more affordproach and is looking forward to and affordable home ownership,” able housing in the community future projects.” she said. “It’s up to the community under the Community Housing The society recently purchased to work together to find some of Fund. land for the project, which will these options. Co-operative hous“The social, health and economic go through a rezoning process. A ing is great … When there is market benefits of affordable housing for public information session will be demand, people will come up with individuals, families and communiheld as part of that process in July. creative solutions. But we would ties are well-known,” said Martin. Construction is expected to start definitely be interested in providing “Through our work providing in spring 2020. more housing.” a diversity of programs and serShe said on behalf of the com- vices within the community, we Sarah Martin, executive director
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