Project overview
BC Housing, the District of North Vancouver and Lookout Housing and Health Society are proposing to develop approximately 40 temporary homes at 1182 Welch Street.
The two-storey building would include:
- Approximately 40 temporary housing with supports
- Shared washrooms
- Indoor and outdoor common areas
- Laundry facilities
- Fenced grounds
This project would be funded through the Province’s HEART & HEARTH program. Through this program, we can build and offer housing quickly to people experiencing homelessness. This housing would be in place temporarily while we continue to build more permanent supportive homes in the community.
As proposed, District of North Vancouver would lease the site to BC Housing. A Temporary Use Permit is required for this project. The District will consider public feedback when it reviews this project.
Temporary housing with supports provides safe, stable housing for adults (19+) who are experiencing homelessness. This can include seniors and people with disabilities.
All residents apply to live in temporary housing, sign program agreements and pay rent.
Typical supports include:
- 24/7 onsite staff support
- Daily meals
- Life-skills and employment training
- Case planning
- Access to health supports
- Connections to community and social services
- Access to permanent housing when available
BC Housing selected Lookout Housing and Health Society to manage the building and provide services to the 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 would share a direct phone number for the building when it opens. We would address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.
Project communications
- May 21, 2026 – Neighbour letter and Community FAQ mailed to neighbouring residential homes and businesses (300m). Translated versions available:
Community information session
We are inviting interested neighbours to join us at an open house-style Community Information Session. This is an opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions and share feedback.
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: Drop in any time between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Where: Norgate Xwemélch'stn Community Elementary Gym, 1295 Sowden Street, North Vancouver
Format: This is a drop-in, open house style event. View the latest project information on poster boards, meet project representatives and ask questions one-to-one. There will be no formal presentation or Q&A period.
Register: Registration is optional but preferred for planning purposes. RSVP by visiting north-vancouver-welch-street.eventbrite.ca
Following this phase of community engagement, we will produce a summary report. We will post this report here and submit it to the District of North Vancouver.
May 2026
Project announced
Winter 2026-27
Estimated municipal permitting
Summer 2027
Estimated construction start
Fall to winter 2027
Estimated construction completion
Questions?
Please email [email protected] with questions about this project. You can also ask to be added to our contact list for updates.