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Concept design for Downie Street Affordable Housing project that shows a cream white apartment complex with green patios and a brown townhome complex. Both buildings are noticeably boxy in outline

‘It’s more than just aesthetics’: Council reviews Downie Street affordable housing project plans

Council grapples with quality over timeliness for proposed Downie Street affordable housing project design.

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Ceremony marks new Revelstoke Community Housing Society Humbert Street housing project completion

The Revelstoke Community Housing Society's Humbert Street Project celebrates its opening event on July 28, 2022. The project provides 24 one-bedroom units intended for working residents in Revelstoke.

420 Downie housing project still in planning stage three years after land purchase

The first phase of construction of the affordable housing units at 420 Downie Street is expected to start sometime in 2023.

Brief: Construction to get underway on Humbert Street affordable housing project

The 24-unit apartment building will provide housing for individuals, couples with moderate to low incomes

Brief: High density development proposed for former Mount Begbie School site

BC Housing still has a number of steps to take, including applying to the city for rezoning permits, before construction can begin

River’s Edge update: Some concessions to residents, but the Revelstoke housing struggle continues

BC Housing says the River's Edge apartment renovation completion has been pushed back until November due to construction delays. Some concessions have been made to residents, but complaints about issues with the renovation continue, and residents note they can't move into a renovated unit without signing a new lease at higher costs.

Will Revelstoke apply for second round of $1.9-billion B.C. Community Housing Fund?

B.C. government announces second round of funding for affordable housing projects, open for applications now. Revelstoke didn't apply for the first round. Will an application be forthcoming before the January 2021 deadline?

River’s Edge: ‘Nightmare’ BC Housing-led renovation leaves residents exasperated

River's Edge Apartment residents complain of miscommunication, lack of accountability, drug use and dealing, broken facilities, unaddressed complaints, and an untenable living situation on housing renovation project in Farwell.

Revelstoke housing update: projects in the works, but little change on the ground

Several new projects in the works will increase the number of rental units in the city, but Revelstoke has yet to see much on-the-ground change.

Brief: Revelstoke Community Housing Society announces affordable housing project

The 24-unit housing project is set for completion in 2020.