Project overview
BC Housing and Revelstoke Community Housing Society (RCHS) are redeveloping the site at 421 Edward Street and 418 & 422 Downie Street in Revelstoke. The goal is to build modern, energy efficient rental apartments that will serve the Revelstoke community for years to come.
The redevelopment will include:
- 166 new non-market and market rental homes
- Outdoor space for residents
- Childcare centre
- Indoor resident bike parking
- Three buildings up to four storeys tall
- Upgrades to Downie and Edward Streets
Funding is provided by:
- BC Housing
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
- The City of Revelstoke
- The Columbia Basin Trust
- Ministry of Education and Child Care
New purpose-built rental housing provides homes at or just below the private rental market rental rates. It is available to people and families with moderate to middle incomes.
BC Housing selected the Revelstoke Community Housing Society (RCHS) to help develop and manage this housing. RCHS is a non-profit corporation with the goal of providing a variety of housing options that are accessible to local residents.
Learn more about RCHS and how to apply for this housing by visiting Revelstoke Community Housing Society.
Community engagement took place between 2020 and 2021, which helped shape the Development Plan. During the community engagement process approximately 150 provided feedback via open house, and nearly 500 online surveys were shared. This valuable input helped shape the final site plan.
- February 8, 2019
- February 27, 2020
- Community open house and survey
- June 10, 2020
- Virtual community engagement session and survey
- September 30, 2020
- Virtual community engagement session and survey results
- April 2021
2018 to 2019
Project announcement & land purchase
2020 to 2021
Site concept plan
2021 to 2024
Municipal approvals
- Application for rezoning and Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment
- OCP amendment approved
- Public hearing
- Development Permit approved
2024
Operator selected
2025 to 2026
- Preparing for construction
- Building Permits obtained
2026 to 2028
- Under construction
- Childcare operator selection (Fall 2026)
2028 to 2029
- Occupancy permit
- Residents move-into new homes
Questions?
Please email [email protected] with questions about this project.