Dogwood Gardens, a new affordable housing site that is part of the City of Vancouver’s Cambie Gardens development, is officially open.
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and Tikva Rental Housing Society along with the City of Vancouver partnered to make 138 new affordable homes available.
The project was developed through the city’s inclusionary zoning policy, which provides social housing to the city as a Community Amenity Contribution from the developer and it will be co-managed by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and Tikva.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate the opening of Dogwood Gardens,” said Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, who was in attendance at the launch event. “The City of Vancouver is committed to delivering much-needed quality housing while developing collaborative relationships with community partners. We applaud the work of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and Tikva who have helped expand options for culturally appropriate housing across our city.”
The development will include amenity space, children’s play area, parking and storage. It is the first of four affordable housing buildings being developed at Cambie Gardens which will ultimately provide 540 new affordable homes.
Queenie Choo, CEO of S.U.C.C.E.S.S., explained the development was another critical piece in solving the affordable housing puzzle.
“We’re proud to be able to help find solutions to the housing affordability crisis in our region through innovative partnerships like this one,” said Choo. “The need in the community has increased exponentially since we began working in affordable housing in 2008. We’re thrilled to be able to bring more safe, accessible and affordable homes to Vancouver residents.”
Tikva executive director Anat Gogo shared that the Dogwood Gardens development would provide a new hub for the community.
“Tikva plays a fundamental role in meeting the unprecedented demand of our community for affordable housing and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). The individuals and families who will make this building their home have a great opportunity to live, work and play close to Jewish schools, recreation centres and synagogues,” said Gogo.
