Update on Garneau supportive housing development

The league recently received an update on the City’s progress toward developing City-owned land at 11049 and 11053 - 83 Avenue. As you may recall, City Council approved the proposal on April 23, 2024, to develop a four-storey supportive housing apartment building with 34 units, including five barrier-free units designed for people with disabilities.

A land blessing took place at the new site on June 28 and the City will now be moving ahead with the development. Construction is anticipated to begin in October 2024 and be completed by Q1 2026.

Supportive housing is a type of affordable housing that combines below-market rents with on-site health and social support services. Supportive housing is not a shelter, drop-in, bridge housing, halfway house or any other type of temporary accommodation. Residents are selected to ensure the services offered on site meet their needs. They sign a lease, pay rent and create a permanent home for themselves. Supportive housing is critical infrastructure that will help prevent and end homelessness in Edmonton.

The City will continue to share information with community groups and neighbours throughout the development process. In the coming weeks, a mailout will be sent to neighbours to inform them of the project and share information with the broader community through the City’s website and site signage.

If you’d like to receive e-mail updates directly from the City’s supportive housing project team, you can sign up here.