Daily Hive
Tenants are now moving into the newly completed temporary supportive housing building located just south of SkyTrain Bridgeport Station in North Richmond.
BC Housing has completed “Aster Place” at 2520 Smith Street, which is a three-storey modular building with 40 units.
The opening of the new building will result in the closure of Richmond’s pandemic-time temporary Emergency Response Centre, which currently provides shelter for about 30 individuals experiencing homelessness. They will be relocated to the new temporary building. …
“Aster Place is another important component of the city’s homelessness strategy and an example of how partnerships can result in housing for those residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness,” said Richmond mayor Malcolm Brodie in a statement.
“The City of Richmond remains committed to being a leader that works with our community organizations and partners to provide options for those who have no home.” …