Project overview
BC Housing and the City of New Westminster are building 52 new homes at 602 Agnes Street (formerly 68 Sixth Street).
The 6-storey residential apartment building will include:
- 52 studio homes with support services (supportive housing)
- Indoor and outdoor common areas
- Central kitchen and laundry facilities
- Reception area and office space for staff
- Fenced grounds and on-site parking
Supportive housing is subsidized housing with on-site supports. Residents are single adults (19+) who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. This can include seniors and people with disabilities.
All residents apply to live in supportive housing, sign program agreements and pay rent.
Typical supports include:
- 24/7 staffing
- Daily meals
- Life skills and employment training
- Access to health supports
- Connections to community services
To learn more, check out our Stories from Supportive Housing (YouTube playlist). These short videos show inside several supportive housing buildings. They also share stories from residents, staff and neighbours.
BC Housing has selected Lookout Housing and Health Society (Lookout) to operate the building. Staff will manage the building and provide support services to residents.
Learn more about Lookout by visiting lookoutsociety.ca.
We commit to being good neighbours. We will share any updates about this project as soon as they are available.
We will share a direct phone number for the building when it opens to address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.
- 2021– Announcement and community engagement
- Fact sheet mailed to area neighbours
- Virtual Community Information Sessions (3)
- Provincial news release
- Public Hearing/Rezoning consideration
Winter 2021-2022
Project notification
Winter 2024-2025
Construction began
Fall 2026
Estimated opening
Questions?
Please email [email protected] with questions about this project.
You can also ask to be added to our contact list for updates.