New Homes Open In Smithers
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SMITHERS – Seniors and people with disabilities in Smithers will now have access to new affordable, accessible and energy-efficient rental housing.
“The Town of Smithers congratulates BC Housing and the Dik Tiy Housing Society on the completion of their successful project,” said Taylor Bachrach, mayor, Town of Smithers. “Not only does the new building add to the diversity and affordability of housing in Smithers, it also demonstrates climate-action leadership as Smithers’ first certified Passive House project. Thank you to BC Housing for this significant investment in our community.”
The homes are located at 3787 16th Avenue, Harding Heights and incorporates features that reduce energy use and utility costs along with improving comfort and air quality for those living there. Rates are $375 to $500 for bachelor units and $550 to $625 for one-bedroom units.
“With the development of this amazing passive housing project, and the hard work of BC Housing, our society and our community, we are excited to see lives changed, blessed, enhanced and improved because of the creation of this community within a community,” said Dana Gorbahn, executive director, Dik Tiy Housing Society.
