Families, seniors, individuals and people living with disabilities in Castlegar now have access to thirteen new homes, with the opening of Eagle Estates at 1101 2nd St.
“Safe and welcoming homes are essential to strong communities, and affordable housing projects like Eagle Estates help make that possible,” said Johnny Strilaeff, President and CEO, Columbia Basin Trust. “By working together—locally in Castlegar and across the region—we’re helping build stronger, more inclusive communities throughout the Columbia Basin.”
Eagle Estates features eight one-bedroom apartments for people with low to moderate income on the upper floor, as well as a five-bedroom group home for people living with developmental disabilities on the ground floor.
“The completion of Eagle Estates means more people in our community will have stable, supportive homes close to everything they need,” said Steve Morrissette, MLA for Kootenay-Monashee. “It feels like just yesterday we were announcing this project, and now we’re excited to see it come to life. This is a clear example of our commitment to prioritizing housing in Castlegar, and it shows just how important our community partners are in making it happen.”
KSCL owns and operates the building, which is centrally located in Castlegar’s downtown, nearby parks, medical services and retail.
“KSCL’s administration and board started with a plan for this housing 10 years ago,” said Kathleen Elias, Executive Director, Kootenay Society for Community Living. “It seems surreal that it is coming to life to serve individuals, families and others in our community who need affordable housing. This project promotes our goals of inclusion, recognizing everyone’s diversities and being part of our Castlegar community.”
Since 2013, Columbia Basin Trust and BC Housing have partnered to expand affordable housing in the Columbia Basin region, helping meet the diverse needs of residents. By combining the Trust’s regional expertise with BC Housing’s leadership in housing development and management, they have invested $260 million to create 670 new units to date. Building on this success, a renewed commitment in 2023 will invest nearly $100 million to add 160 more units.
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