Richmond News
The Ministry of Housing is suspending a proposed supportive housing project in Richmond.
A six-storey building was to be constructed on city-owned land at the corner of Sexsmith and Cambie Roads with 90 studio apartments for people experiencing homelessness and the ongoing housing crisis in B.C. …
The province sent out a press release about the project suspension; however, when asked by the News about it, Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie hadn’t been apprised of the announcement.
Brodie said city council will have to sit with the Ministry of Housing to discuss further actions after this announcement was made.
“We need support from the provincial government because they are to pay the operating capital costs,” said Brodie.
“But we also need to know the long run situation and how they see it and what their objectives are and where the city fits into that.” …