The Chilliwack United Church, built in 1954, is the site of a new affordable housing development that is a partnership between Cheam View United Church and Mamele’awt Qweesome Housing Society, a non-profit that meets the needs of rural-to-urban Aboriginal peoples in a holistic approach. The six-storey building, located in downtown Chilliwack, will house low-income individuals and families, including Indigenous people and elders. The redevelopment includes a club/lodge area, that will continue the church’s legacy as a community gathering place. In 2019, Chilliwack United Church, Mt. Shannon United Church and Rosedale United Church amalgamated as the Cheam View United Church, which now meets as one congregation.
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Notes:
**Priority Population(s): These are described for projects that explicitly fill some or all units with people who are part of a specific demographic that faces unique needs related to housing insecurity.
**Green Building Standard: This is described for projects that are designed according to a green building certification such as LEED (Gold/Platinum), Built Green (Gold/Platinum), and Passive House.
**Affordability Definitions:
Deeply Affordable – A home that is affordable to people on a very limited income, such income assistance, disability assistance, and income support programs for seniors.
Rent Geared to Income – A home that is available to people with modest incomes. Rent is calculated to be affordable based on the tenant’s income.
Moderate Income – A home that is available for a monthly rent that is equal to the low-end of rents available in the private market. Also referred to as ‘Middle Income’ and ‘Affordable Market’.
