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Project overview
BC Housing is planning to open a shelter at 1726 East Hastings Street.
The renovated 2-storey building will include:
- 40 beds
- Indoor common areas
- Central kitchen
- Washroom and laundry facilities
This project is one of several efforts we are making to better support people experiencing homelessness in the East Hastings Street and Commercial Drive area. Learn more by reading our Shelter Services Update and Community FAQ.
Shelters offer free, immediate places to stay for adults (19+) who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. A guest may stay in a shelter space for one night to a few months or longer. Shelter staff work with each guest to help them move toward stable, permanent housing.
Typical supports include:
- Bed and bedding
- Shared washrooms and laundry facilities
- Daily meals
- 24/7 staff support
- Personalized case planning
- Referrals to health care, housing and other community services
Supports and services are for registered shelter guests only.
BC Housing selected Lookout Housing and Health Society to operate this shelter. Staff will manage the building and provide services to the guests.
Learn more about Lookout Housing and Health Society.
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 shelter when it opens and address any concerns quickly and collaboratively.
- February 14, 2024 - Project announced
- May 14, 2026 – Project updates published and emailed to contact list
- Shelter Services Update – East Hastings Street and Commercial Drive
- Community FAQ
February 2024
Project announced
April 2026
Renovation start
Fall 2026
Expected opening
Questions?
Please email [email protected] with questions about this project.
You can also ask to be added to our contact list for updates.