SRO Renewal initiative
The SRO Renewal initiative (SRi) is a public-private
partnership to renovate and restore
13
provincially-owned Single Room Occupancy hotels
in Vancouver’s Downtown
Eastside.
These 13 Single Room Occupancy hotels (SROs) are over
100 years old with structural, plumbing and electrical
infrastructure that requires extensive renovations to extend the
life these buildings. These upgrades will ensure that the buildings
are safe, affordable and energy efficient - and protected over the
long term for individuals who are at risk of homelessness. In
addition to the upgrades, the 13 aging hotels will be restored,
preserving their heritage features and the historic character of
Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
The Government of Canada will contribute up to $29.1 million
through the
P3
Canada Fund
towards eligible construction and implementation costs.
The Province will contribute $87.3 million towards construction and
implementation costs and additional funding over a 15-year
maintenance period.
BC Housing will work in partnership with the SRO
operators to support them and the residents during the renovation
process. The renovations will be phased to minimize the disruption
for the approximately 900 residents who
currently live in these buildings. Residents
impacted by the renovation process will be
provided alternate accommodation and supports. All efforts will be
made to relocate the residents nearby so they can maintain access
to all of the support services they require.
Habitat Housing Initiative has been selected as the preferred
proponent. The hotels will be renovated sequentially, beginning
with the Marble Arch, Gastown and Washington hotels in late 2012 or
early 2013. Construction is expected to be completed over the next
five years.
More information.
Learn more about the
Single Room Occupancy hotels
across the province.
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