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$7.4 million in funding for seniors’ housing in Mission

Province announced today that it will provide funding for 74 new housing units for local seniors
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An artist’s conception of what the new 74-unit seniors housing project in Mission could look like.

The Mission Association for Seniors Housing (MASH) has been granted $7.4 million in provincial funding to help created 74 new senior’s housing sites in the community.

The announcement was made today (Nov. 13) as part of the provincial government’s nearly half-billion-dollar investment in 72 new affordable housing projects across the province.

About 4,900 units will be built in 42 communities across B.C. as part of the province’s 10-year Community Housing Fund.

Bob D’Eith MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission said the funding announcement is exciting news for Mission.

“The Mission Association for Seniors Housing has been working on a project for some time and we’re very pleased today to announce that 74 seniors homes, that’s $7.4 million in provincial funding as part of a big funding announcement,” said D’Eith adding that it is a big commitment to battle the housing crisis and an exciting day for Mission.

He said the project is something that the city has been working on for some time and he has been working with the city since he first became MLA.

“I’m really pleased that this is one of the priorities that is actually being brought home,” said D’Eith.

The 74 proposed seniors housing units is part of a larger proposal to create the homes as well as a seniors’ community centre.

In August of this year, Mission council granted third reading to a rezoning request for a project that envisions 74 units of affordable rental housing that are targeted towards seniors.

The proposed seniors’ community centre (at 7682 Grand St.) would be located on the main floor, with 74 apartment units in the five floors above.

The residential aspect of the property would be managed by MASH.

The district’s involvement lies with the 1,047 square metres (11,272 sq. ft.) of new community centre space that will be created as part of the same development.

In July, council approved an initial funding amount of $2.5 million for the community centre portion of the project and will also supply the land.

In a written statement, a spokesperson from MASH said the organization is looking forward to “the next step in this project to bring to our community 74 much needed affordable seniors housing units, together with a Community Activity Centre to replace the current Seniors Activity Centre.”

Mission Mayor Pam Alexis said it is fantastic news for seniors in Mission.

“We have been working on this project for many years and today’s announcement is a huge step forward in bringing relief to seniors facing the intense pressure of housing costs in Mission,” said Alexis.

“We are happy to be supporting MASH by providing land and funding for this important project, and we’re grateful for their experience and expertise in seniors housing. Housing combined with additional senior-focused activity centre space supports Mission’s senior citizens in living healthy lifestyles.”



Kevin Mills

About the Author: Kevin Mills

I have been a member of the media for the past 34 years and became editor of the Mission Record in February of 2015.
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