PRINCE GEORGE—Fifty new affordable housing units have opened and more are set to be built starting in 2023.
The building, located at 160 Ontario Street is the first of three stages that will see 50 more housing units be built and a health care clinic run by Northern Health.
“Council is pleased this ongoing partnership continues to see positive results for our community,” said Lyn Hall, Mayor, City of Prince George. “The collective efforts of BC Housing, Northern Health and the City of Prince George are bringing critical housing and health services to our vulnerable citizens with complex needs.”
Connective will operate the building and provide on-site support staff. Connective will also work with Indigenous partners to provide culturally appropriate support such as healing circles.
“We are honoured to have the opportunity to expand our support and services in Prince George, and to help work to address the housing crisis in the community through this new development,” said Mark Miller, CEO, Connective. “We recognize that access to secure housing is crucial in allowing people to overcome complex and intersectional barriers. We look forward to bringing our local leadership’s knowledge of the community and our history delivering person-centred, culturally appropriate programs to this exciting program.”
Residents are expected to start moving into their new homes in late June.
