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New affordable housing unit coming to Kelowna at 555 Fuller Ave.

New affordable housing is coming to Kelowna’s downtown and is expected to open in fall 2022.

Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Ahmed Hussen and Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing David Eby announced funding commitments on Wednesday to support the 68-unit building located at 555 Fuller Ave.

The rental building will provide homes for low-to-moderate-income families, singles, seniors and people living with disabilities.

The six-storey wood frame building in the heart of downtown will feature above-ground parking and a mix of unit types from studios to two-bedrooms.

The building meets universal design standards, there will be eight units designated to those with disabilities and all units will be rented below market rates.

The City of Kelowna owns the land and is providing it on a long-term lease while Pathways Abilities Society will be managing the site.

The building is called Hadgraft Wilson Place is recognition of two families who were known as advocates for those with disabilities and who have provided considerable support to Pathways.