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New homes for Indigenous Residents Supported in Part by Empty Homes Tax Revenue
A new development that will provide more than 100 new affordable homes for Indigenous residents received approval for a grant of up to $4.8 million from the City of Vancouver today.
The new homes are part of an 11-storey mixed-use building which will replace First United Church at 320 E Hastings St. The grant is for the upper seven storeys, which is where the new homes will be.
Mayor Kennedy Stewart
“Our stronger Empty Homes Tax fights speculation while giving more support to groups like First United and Lu’ma who are building housing for those that need it most,” says Mayor Kennedy Stewart. “This investment is also part of our commitment to reconciliation, with over 50 homes renting at shelter rate for Indigenous people facing homelessness.”
Marjorie White, Vice President, Lu’ma Native Housing Society
“Lu’ma is a Coast Salish word that means “new beginnings”. We have been providing safe, quality, and affordable housing to the Indigenous community for over 40 years. Lu’ma is extremely proud to be a partner with the First United Church Community Ministry who are in alignment with Reconciliation,” says Marjorie White, Vice President, Lu’ma Native Housing Society.