Housing project approved

A 30-unit supportive housing project at 422 Sixth St.will move ahead

JulieMacLellan jmaclellan@newwestrecord ca

Plans for a supportive housing project on Sixth Street are moving forward after NewWestminster city council gave three readings to a zoning amendment bylaw on Monday night.

The Lower Mainland Purpose Society is proposing to create up to 30 housing units for people who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness The proposal is to allow supportive housing on the top two floors of the existing four-storey commercial building at 422 Sixth St , with 24-7 staff support and catering services provided on-site.

Following a lengthy and often

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