A non-profit housing company based out of Toronto is nearing a deal with a landowner that would bring affordable housing units to Ladner.
Omar Lalani of Options for Homes says their group has made an offer on the property at 5571 Ladner Trunk Rd.—currently the site of the Hong Kong Inn restaurant and Oki Doki Sushi at 55b Street—and is waiting to hear whether the owner will accept.
Options wants to develop a 30-unit affordable housing project, similar to the ones they’ve already built in Toronto.
The site is already in the process of being rezoned to a accommodate a four-storey building with three levels of residential units and one level of parking. A public hearing and third reading on the site took place on May 29, 2012.
Lalani made a presentation at Ladner Pentecostal Church in front of about 100 people in November to gauge the level of support in the community. There was a 10 minute presentation followed by a public discussion.
A longtime advocate of affordable housing in Delta, Pastor Danny Stebeck said he thinks the venture is a noble one.
via BCLocalNews.com – Affordable housing complex slated for Ladner Trunk Rd..
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