Deeply Affordable: 15; Rent Geared to Income: 39; Moderate Income: 23
A significant number of young adults, disproportionately Indigenous, are aging out of foster care in the Lower Mainland. Many young mothers are also at risk of losing their children due to housing instability. This housing project will not only create 77 independent apartments with affordable rents but will provide residents with access to supports provided by Aunt Leah’s, both on-site and at its nearby offices. The 6-storey housing project will be built on 2 single-family lots in New Westminster close to the 22nd Street SkyTrain station and Grimston Park. Aunt Leah’s Properties, which was founded as Aunt Leah’s Foundation in 2013, was created to oversee the non-profit’s mission of providing affordable housing for new mothers and young people navigating their way out of the foster care system.
Profile Maps Last Updated: July 2, 2024
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’.
