A new, expanded facility on Sussex Avenue features 29 affordable housing units for individuals, couples and families who wish to live in an 'intentional community,' according to L'Arche Greater Vancouver.
A non-profit committed to creating communities where people with and without intellectual disabilities can live and work together has a new $37-million "dream home" in Burnaby.
The new building features three L'Arche homes for people with and without developmental disabilities, two community inclusion programs, and 10 units for adults with developmental disabilities who can live more independently. — Burnaby Mayor's Office September 20, 2024 The facility also has 29 affordable housing units for individuals, couples and families who wish to live in an "intentional community," in the words of the non-profit.The new facility was developed in partnership with Community Living BC, BC Housing and the City of Burnaby – and three levels of government pitched in $13.6 million dollars to help build it.
L'Arche said the facility will allow it to expand its community inclusion programs and welcome 10 adults with developmental disabilities who can live there semi-independently surrounded by a supportive community.
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