We support modular housing in Marpole. We can't afford to say no to real solutions.
The Marpole project comes in the midst of a housing crisis and includes the first 78 of 600 modular units that will be built on vacant or underutilized sites across the city in a partnership between the new B.C. NDP government and the city of Vancouver.
The Onni Group development company is loaning the Marpole site for two temporary buildings that will house 78 residents who currently live in the area but do not have homes or are at risk of losing their homes in the near future. Priority will be given to the people already living in the Marpole area who are over 45, homeless, and those with disabilities, including some who use wheelchairs.
A team from B.C. Housing, the city, and the housing operator will select residents, who will get access to health and support services.
The site will be managed by the professional nonprofit Community Builders Group, which has 15 years of experience in providing support to people with a variety of needs. They will manage the modular buildings 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The modular units are a quick and effective way to provide desperately needed, self-contained housing units for homeless and low-income Vancouver residents while long-term social housing is being planned and built.
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Updates
November 23, 2017
We hit a new level of momentum that proves this community is ready for real housing solutions. Post this link on Facebook and text your neighbors the direct action page today.
Reached 100 supporters
November 23, 2017
32 Comments
As a former Resident of Hudson St., I know homeless people in this neighbourhood need housing here, not in other parts of the city! They are our neighbours. Please find a permanent housing site here too!
I support this type of housing for this type of residents in Marpole. I DO NOT support this project in its current location. It’s just too close to a school, and it is wasteful and short sighted to locate it on land where it will be necessary to demovict the tenants in five years, as well as waste the money to relocate the units. RIGHT IDEA, WRONG LOCATION.
We need this this housing in Marpole and all parts of the city. I want the city to proceed and to house as many homeless people as possible, as fast as possible. To delay or change course will unnecessarily put the health and life of homeless people at risk.
I'm a long time resident of this neighbourhood. The people opposing this do not speak for many of us. Kudos to the students who are leading this movement to support and include all members of our community with needed housing.
As someone who grew up in Marpole, I would be proud to see my community take this step and model compassion, justice and inclusivity.
Let's get this done - yesterday
We desperately need more affordable housing in Vancouver.
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We support modular housing in Marpole. We can't afford to say no to real solutions.
The Marpole project comes in the midst of a housing crisis and includes the first 78 of 600 modular units that will be built on vacant or underutilized sites across the city in a partnership between the new B.C. NDP government and the city of Vancouver.
The Onni Group development company is loaning the Marpole site for two temporary buildings that will house 78 residents who currently live in the area but do not have homes or are at risk of losing their homes in the near future. Priority will be given to the people already living in the Marpole area who are over 45, homeless, and those with disabilities, including some who use wheelchairs.
A team from B.C. Housing, the city, and the housing operator will select residents, who will get access to health and support services.
The site will be managed by the professional nonprofit Community Builders Group, which has 15 years of experience in providing support to people with a variety of needs. They will manage the modular buildings 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The modular units are a quick and effective way to provide desperately needed, self-contained housing units for homeless and low-income Vancouver residents while long-term social housing is being planned and built.
THIS IS GOOD NEWS. Show your support by signing the petition!
Updates
November 23, 2017
We hit a new level of momentum that proves this community is ready for real housing solutions. Post this link on Facebook and text your neighbors the direct action page today.
Reached 100 supporters
November 23, 2017
32 Comments
All civil and livable communities have mixed demographics and welcoming neighbours who understand that real diversity is at the heart of truly great and good cities. The homeless need modular housing, and those of us who are well-housed need to understand how we can gain from being supportive neighbours. Solid social policy and attention to people's needs benefits all.
As a former Resident of Hudson St., I know homeless people in this neighbourhood need housing here, not in other parts of the city! They are our neighbours. Please find a permanent housing site here too!
I support this type of housing for this type of residents in Marpole. I DO NOT support this project in its current location. It’s just too close to a school, and it is wasteful and short sighted to locate it on land where it will be necessary to demovict the tenants in five years, as well as waste the money to relocate the units. RIGHT IDEA, WRONG LOCATION.
We need this this housing in Marpole and all parts of the city. I want the city to proceed and to house as many homeless people as possible, as fast as possible. To delay or change course will unnecessarily put the health and life of homeless people at risk.
I'm a long time resident of this neighbourhood. The people opposing this do not speak for many of us. Kudos to the students who are leading this movement to support and include all members of our community with needed housing.
As someone who grew up in Marpole, I would be proud to see my community take this step and model compassion, justice and inclusivity.
Let's get this done - yesterday
We desperately need more affordable housing in Vancouver.
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All civil and livable communities have mixed demographics and welcoming neighbours who understand that real diversity is at the heart of truly great and good cities. The homeless need modular housing, and those of us who are well-housed need to understand how we can gain from being supportive neighbours. Solid social policy and attention to people's needs benefits all.