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New Housing Proposed for New Westminster

Tuesday, May 1, 2018Neighbourhood Open House

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

• There is a growing issues of homelessness in communities across

BritishColumbia.Modularhousingoffersanimmediateresponse

to the crisis by allowing for the quick deployment of housing with

support services to help transition people toward more stable

housing.

• Modularhousingisacost-effectiveandflexiblemeansofaddressing

the urgent need for more housing due to its construction method.

• One of the key factors in making supportive housing a success is

proximitytoamenitiesandservices,andaccesstotransit.People

experiencinghomelessnessarealreadyapartofourcommunity;

wewanttohelpthemfindsafeandstablehousinginthe

community.Thisisthefirststepinprovidingsafeandsupportive

housing for those currently staying on the streets or in shelters.

• What makes the modular housing program even stronger is that

eachbuildingisstaffed24/7tomakesureresidentsreceivethe

vital services they need in a safe and secure environment.

For more information, visit www.bchousing.org/partner-services/ major-projects/modular-housing-initiative

Modular Supportive Housing Initiative

Disclaimer:thismapshowsconfirmedRapidResponsetoHousingprojectsasofApril27,2018

Surrey250units

Vancouver600units

Chilliwack46units

Abbotsford83unitsVictoria

21units

Parksville52units

Penticton52units

Kelowna98units

Vernon98units

Kamloops106unitsNew West

44units

Smithers24units

Terrace52units

Prince Rupert36units

Richmond40units Sechelt

40units

NEW WESTMINSTER bchousing.org

What is the need for this type of housing?

Housing Need for Women in New Westminster

Accordingtothe2017MetroVancouver Homeless Count

39womenidentifiedas homeless (street and sheltered)

29 % of the people who are homeless in New Westminster were women*

* Serviceprovidersindicatedthenumberofwomenwhoarehomelessislikelyhighersincewomenoftenusestrategiessuchascouchsurfing

and doubling up with families and friends, or stay in unsafe situations, rather than stay on the street or access services for the homeless.

BetweenApril2016andMarch2017,GurneyPlace, whichistheonlyshelterspecificallyprogrammedand staffedtomeettheneedsofwomeninNewWestminster, turned away 1,558 women and children.


Current Housing Options for people who are homeless in New Westminster

EastendExtreme Weather Response: 6

Emergency Shelters: 12Transitional/Supportive Housing: 0

Total: 18

QueensboroughExtreme Weather Response: 0


Total: 0

UptownExtreme Weather Response: 0


Total: 36

WestendExtreme Weather Response: 0


Total: 0

DowntownExtreme Weather Response: 30


Total: 145

36 Uptown18 Eastend0 Westend

145 Downtown0 Queensborough

Summary of Beds Per Neighbourhood

36 Uptown

18 Eastend0 Westend

145 Downtown

0 Queensborough

Area extreme weather response emergency shelter transitional/supportive housing SumUptow n 0 12 24 36Eastend 6 12 0 18Westend 0 0 0 0Dow ntow n 30 32 83 145Queensborough 0 0 0 0

matsforExtreme WeatherResponse (November to March)

Operator: Chimo Community Services &TheSalvationArmy

units of transitional and supportive housing

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year-round emergency shelter beds

36extremeweatherresponse mats

AlloftheseoptionsarelocatedeastofTwelfthStreet


› TheMayorsTaskForceonHousingAffordability,establishedinDecember2014,makesrecommendationsto

Council in support of the creation of new non-market housing

forlow-tomoderate-incomehouseholds,affordablerental

housingandaffordablehomeownership.

CityPolicyContextWhy is the City considering this proposed project?TheproposedprojectissupportiveofanumberofCitypoliciesandprioritiesrelatedtodecreasinghomelessnessandenhancinghousingdiversity,choiceandaffordability.Theseincludebutarenotlimitedto:

The City’s Official Community Plan(2017),whichincludes the following policies:

• Facilitatethecreationandmaintenanceofhousingthatoffers

options for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

• Facilitateaccesstoaffordableandnon-markethousingfor

low- to moderate-income households.

TheAffordableHousingStrategy(2010)containsthefollowing vision:

› Within its jurisdiction, the City of New Westminster will work

towards being an inclusive city where all residents live in safe,

appropriate and affordable housing and where there are housing

choices for people of all ages and abilities.

› OneoftheprinciplegoalsoftheAffordableHousingStrategyis

to improve the choice of housing for New Westminster’s low and

moderate income residents and households with unique needs.

› TheHomelessnessActionStrategy(2006)sets targeted

actions and priorities for New Westminster in the areas of

housing,incomeandsupport.Fourteenof25actionspertain

tohousing,ofwhichsixfocusontransitionalandsupportive

housing.


Spectrum of Housing Options

Emergency Shelters Transitional & Supportive Housing

Independent Social Housing &RentAssistance

Below Market Homeownership

AffordableRental & Homeownership

Non-Market,Permanent

Proposed

• Supportive housing for women 44units

838 Ewen Avenue

Proposed

Non-Market,Temporary

Market,Permanent

Where does this housing fit within the spectrum of housing?

• Thespectrumofhousingisacommonlyusedconceptthatrepresentsarangeofhousingtypesthatareaffordableto low- and moderate-income households.

• On one end of the spectrum is temporary, non-market housing such as emergency shelters and transitional housing. Further along the spectrum is permanent non-market housing such as supportive and independent housing. On the other end of the continuum is permanent market housing such as purpose-built rental housing. With the right support services, people are able to move from temporary to more independent housing types, including market.

• Theproposedmodularsupportivehousingprojectwouldfallroughlyinthemiddleofthespectrumandprovide 44newhomes,withsupports,forwomen.Thiswillallowwomentomovefromshelterbedsandprecarioushousing into housing with support services to achieve and maintain housing stability.


Site Selection Criteria•theprovisionofaCity-ownedsite;

•theabilitytoaccommodateaminimumof40to50modularunits;and,

•thecloseproximityofamenitiesandpublictransit.

Basedonthecriteria,theCityidentifiedfourpotentialsitesforconsideration–twoonthemainlandandtwoinQueensborough.Afterduediligencework,threeofthesiteswereeliminatedastheydidnotmeetthecriteria.838EwenAvenuemet all criteria and is additionally ideal for two reasons:

•Thelackofidentifiableuseforthisrecentlypurchasedsite

•Thefactthattheproposedprojectdoesnotlimitthelong-termfutureusefor the civic or park purposes.


Proposed Project:44unitsofsupportivehousing

Proposed Location: 838EwenAvenue

Operated by: TheElizabethFrySocietyofGreaterVancouver, with24/7staffingworkingcloselywithresidentsto connect them to support services

Who it is for: Women who have been homeless or who are at risk of homelessness.

Housing Type: Safe and secure self-contained (own bathroom and kitchenette) studio, with shared amenity space.

Proposed Housing, with Supports, for Women in New WestminsterEnsuring everyone has a place to call home.


Who will live here?Who would live in the proposed project?Theproposedprojectwouldprovidesafeand affordablehomesforwomenwho:

• Areovertheageof19

• Have low incomes

• Have a history of homelessness or are at risk of homelesness

• Wouldbenefitfromadditionalsupporttomaintainhousing

Resident Selection Process:• TheElizabethFrySocietyofGreaterVancouverwill

work with BC Housing and local service providers to ensure the needs of a potential resident are well matched to the types of support services provided.

• Women will be assessed using a thorough and thoughtful process to determine the support services they need to remain housed and live a more healthy, stable life, while ensuring a healthy residentmixwithinabuilding.

• Allresidentswillpayrent,willsignaresidentagreement and have made a choice to work towards living a healthy, stable life.

What are some of the contributing factors to homelessness?There are various factors which contribute to homelessness for women such as:

• insecure housing and renovictions

• disability or poor health

• childhood abuse or domestic violence

• inadequate employment or lack of income

• limited support networks including family, mental wellness, and substance use.


Support Services

Private Washrooms

Social Connection

Accessible for a diverse group Connection to local community services Peer employment opportunities

Laundry

Safe and secure place to sleep24/7 professional support staff

Trauma-informed support and care

Outreach worker assistsReferral to health

care, mental health and addiction services

to assist people in stabilizing and creating plans to move from homelessness to successfully housed.

with income issues, apartment viewings, securing housing and liaising with landlords to support stable tenancies.

Breakfast andone hot meala day


The Elizabeth Fry Society of GreaterVancouverOur programs help women affected by poverty, homelessness, addictions, mental illness, or justice involvement, to restore their lives.

We match the needs of women and children with appropriate resources throughtheeffortsofourcommittedstaffandvolunteers.

6 IncomeAssistance&EmploymentPrograms&Businesses

4 AddictionTreatmentPrograms

3 Child & Youth programs focused on recreation, leadership & literacy.

3 Individualized Case Management Programs

3 Counselling Programs

3 Homeless Shelters

3 Housing Programs

1 Early Childhood Strong Start Program


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Carter Street would be constructed in coordination between the City and development, and would provide improved access to the community centre and park, as well as driveway access to the proposed housing development.


Park Enhancements



AccountabilityFramework

Lease Agreement (City + BC Housing)

› Theagreementdefinesuseofthelandandminimizes potential impacts on neighbouring properties.

Resident Selection Process

› Women will be selected through a collaborative process, including assessment, between the ElizbethFrySocietyofGreaterVancouver, BC Housing and community partners to ensure that residents are suitable candidates for supportive housing in a neighbourhood setting.

Experienced Non-Profit Operator

TheElizabethFrySocietyofGreaterVancouverisanexperiencedandrespectedlocalnon-profitoperatorwho will be available to the community and is committedtobeagoodneighbour.TheywilljointheResidentsAssociation.

Process for Concerns

› 24/7staffingtoensureresidentsaresupported and the property is well managed and maintained

› Anyconcernsthatmayarisewillbeaddressed inaprofessionalandtimelymanner.A24/7call-in number will be provided.


ProjectBenefitsThere are a number of benefits to the city and neighbourhood, including but not limited to the fact that the proposed project:

• is supportive of a number of City policies and priorities related to decreasing homelessness and enhancinghousingdiversity,choiceandaffordability

• meetsanidentifiedcommunityneedbyprovidingsupportive housing to women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness

• wouldresultinaninvestmentof$6.5millionbytheProvince to address homelessness and housing affordabilityinNewWestminster

• would create a more usable site for future civic andparkpurposesthroughtheprovisionoffillandservicing at no cost to the City

• would enhance vehicular and pedestrian access to the Queensborough Community Centre through a cost sharing arrangement with the Province to construct Carter Street

• would enhance safety for park users through the orientation of units and windows overlooking the park.

• would enhance the aesthetics of the park through the addition of landscaping to provide interest and transition


PreliminaryReporttoCouncil– CouncilDirectsstafftoprocesstheapplications

QueensboroughResidents’Association–PublicConsultation

QueenElizabethElementarySchoolParentAdvisoryCommittee– Public Consultation

New Westminster Design Panel

OpenHouse(6:30-8:30p.m.)atQueensborough CommunityCentre–Public Consultation

AdvisoryPlanningCommission(APC)meeting–PublicConsultation

QueensboroughMiddleSchoolParentAdvisoryCommittee– Public Consultation

CouncilReport–FirstandSecondReadingsforOCPandRezoning–Set Date of Public Hearing

PublicHearingforOCPAmendment,DevelopmentPermitandRezoningBylaw–PublicConsultation › AdoptionofOCPAmendmentBylaw› ApprovalofDevelopmentPermit› AdoptionofZoningAmendmentBylaw

WeAre Here

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What are the steps in the development review process?Toaccommodatetheproposedproject,thesiteat838EwenAvenuewouldrequireanOfficialCommunityPlanamendment,aRezoningandaDevelopmentPermit.Tothisend,theCityhasinitiatedadevelopmentreviewprocesswhichmeetstheLocalGovernmentActstatutoryrequirementsandisconsistentwithstandardCitypractice.

Aspartofthedevelopmentreviewprocess,thebuildingandlandscapingwillalsobereviewedtoensureahighlevel ofdesignandfitwiththesurroundingneighbourhood.

STEP 2 April 10, 2018



STEP 5 May 1, 2018

STEP 6 May 15, 2018

STEP 7 May 16, 2018

STEP 9 To be Determined

STEP 8 May 28, 2018


How Can I stay Informed?Visit: www.newwestcity.ca/838ewen

Contact the City of New Westminster if you have any questions:

John StarkA/ManagerofPlanning

Phone:604-515-3777

Email:[email protected]

Claudia FreireHousing/SocialPlanner

Phone:604-527-4513

Email:[email protected]

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