Supportive Housing Unit Gets OK
City council voted in favour of rezoning the controversial property on Bowen Road to allow for the construction of VIHA run supportive housing.
This is the issue that galvanized a neighbourhood and has seen local residents actually participate in democracy for a change. It would be hoped they continue to keep an eye on all levels of government and how they chose to spend our tax dollars.
Council struck what they feel is a compromise by excluding the development of the Bowen Road property until after all other such projects are completed and in use.
While this seems like a fair compromise, it does little to address concerns of reduced property values and while the project is not likely to open any time soon, there is always that possibility in the future.
Questions Unanswered About This Decision
Would council have passed this building with all the required variances had some private developer wanted to build non supportive low cost housing?
Since there are NO plans or building contracts in place, and B.C. Housing has promised $36 million to build all the projects, could the Nanaimo taxpayer be on the hook to pick up any cost overruns?
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