VANCOUVER — Nearly 250 new homes and shelter spaces are opening for people in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside as part of an Indigenous-focused development.
Named Ho’-kee-melh Kloshe Lum, meaning “To Gather, Good Spirits” in the Chinook Jargon, the 16-storey development will prioritize Indigenous residents and will incorporate design elements to foster culture and community.
This includes larger family-oriented homes, gathering and ceremonial areas and space for Indigenous artwork and installations, explains a release.
Two social-enterprise spaces are being planned and will feature the Hyiu Hiloima Tea Café and Klatawa Bike Shop, operated by the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society. The project will include courtyard access, a rooftop multi-purpose room, a landscaped area and a multi-level day centre with a range of services, such as a dedicated cultural gathering space, lounge areas, gym, art studio and counselling spaces.
The homes and rents at this site will consist of:
- 87 affordable rental homes with rents geared to income or at low-end-of-market rates
- 25 supportive homes with rent held at the shelter rate
- 56 market-rate rental homes managed by a third party
There will also be 80 shelter spaces available onsite.
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