Co:Here

Salsbury Community Society

Project Partners

Grandview Calvary Baptist Church | Co:Here Foundation

Project

Co:Here

1723 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, British Columbia

Total Homes

Breakdown

Deeply Affordable: 18; Rent Geared to Income: 8

Development Status

Occupancy

Date of Completion

2016

Salsbury Community Society developed Co:Here on a parking lot owned by Grandview Calvary Baptist Church at East 1st Avenue and Victoria Drive in Vancouver. The project reimagined social housing by creating an intentional community of peopel from diverse socio-economic backgrounds built around mutual support, connection, and shared responsibility. Residents have access to common spaces that encourage interaction, including a large kitchen, dining and living areas, a meditation room, a courtyard, and a community garden. The success of the development led to the creation of Wayfinder Developments, a consulting firm that helps faith-based organizations unlock the affordable housing potential of underutilized land assets.

Funding Support

Grants in 2010 and 2011

Project Type

New Construction

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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’.

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