Estítkw place
Affordable Homes with Supports on Capilano Road
Estítkw place will create 55 much needed equitable and affordable homes for our most vulnerable members..
Estítkw place means safe place.
These homes will be exclusively for Squamish members, with priority given to:
- People with disabilities
- LGBTQAI2S+ (Two-Spirited)
- People experiencing or at risk of homelessness
- People with mental health or addiction issues
The new housing development will:
- Contain 55 rental apartments
- Offer supports and services to residents
- Include both accessible and fully adaptable apartments
- Feature a community art mural and cedar pole
- Provide safe, long-term homes for our vulnerable people
- Be energy-efficient and constructed quickly
Training and Employment Opportunities
In partnership with the Nation, throughout the development process, this project aims to build the capacity of our local community through our employment and training opportunities and contracting practices that support Squamish Nation employees, suppliers, and businesses. Job and contract opportunities to be announced soon!
Community Engagements
Thank you to everyone who joined at our community meeting on April 28, 2022. We appreciate you taking the time to share your ideas and comments about the project with us.
On August 13, 2022 the building was officially blessed and the official groundbreaking was held on August 16, 2022.
Funding
Project Location
Project Team
Rent, Applications and Occupancy
This development will offer a range of rental rates based on income levels and will be designed to accommodate low-income households. Rental rates will be determined by the BC housing rental rate structure.
Applications are expected to open in 2023 and be managed by Hiy̓ám̓ Housing, separate from the Nation’s housing list. Occupancy is expected by Fall 2023.