PhoenixSerenityMay 25, 2024

#VictoriaBC council paved the way this week for a 40-unit ­permanent #SupportiveHousing facility in #VicWest, despite neighbourhood opposition.

With vague promises that “this will be better” than a previous temporary shelter at the site, council adopted new bylaws & amended the official #CommunityPlan for the #housing project at 225 Russell St.

https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/victoria-oks-supportive-housing-facility-in-vic-west-slap-in-the-face-some-residents-say-8821713

#YYJpoli #NIMBYism #BreakStigmas #LearnToCoexist #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #HousingFirst #SocialHousing

Victoria OKs supportive housing facility in Vic West; ‘slap in the face,’ some residents say

Neighbours told council they were concerned a permanent supportive housing project would increase drug use and criminal activity in the area

Times Colonist