A new affordable housing complex has been announced for downtown Kelowna.
The federal and provincial governments will be contributing approximately $12.63 million to the project designed for low-to-moderate-income families, singles, seniors and people living with disabilities.
Located at 555 Fuller Avenue, the site was the former home of the Pathways Abilities Society and sits across the street from the future home of UBCO's downtown campus.
That building was used for an emergency shelter for the homeless last winter.
The six-storey, 68-unit building will feature a mix of studio, one and two bedroom units.
The land is owned by the City of Kelowna, which is providing it for use on a long-term lease.
“Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home,” federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Ahmed Hussen said.
“Investments like this one right here in downtown Kelowna demonstrates our government’s commitment to providing access to safe, affordable homes for singles, seniors, families and persons with disabilities, while helping create good middle-class jobs and stimulate the economy.”
The new building is expected to open in the fall of 2022.
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