Concept design of Cottonwood Place, a 20-unit seniors facility planned for on Glencaird Street in Lumby. Image credit: Flickr)

By Liam Verster

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Affordable homes for seniors coming to Lumby

Jan 29, 2024 | 2:01 PM

Seniors living in Lumby will soon have more affordable housing options.

The province announced construction has begun on a new 20-unit affordable seniors housing development in the village.

“Through our Homes for People action plan, homes like these are providing seniors throughout British Columbia with the supports they need, in homes where they feel safe and connected,” Minister of Housing Ravi Kahlon said.

“Cottonwood Place will provide another affordable option for seniors who want to live independently in the community they know.”

Located at 1761 Glencaird Street, Cottonwood Place will be a three-storey, 20-unit building for seniors to live independently.

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The units will all be single-bedroom, with three of them wheelchair accessible.

Cottonwood Place will also feature a fully-accessible common space, vehicle parking, and an enclosed scooter-parking room on the main floor

“Our government has built more than 700 homes in the North Okanagan since 2017 and we continue to work hard to create affordable housing for our seniors so they can age in place in the communities they love and call home,” Harwinder Sandhu, Vernon-Monashee MLA, said.

“These 20 new units at Cottonwood Place in Lumby will offer all the amenities these residents need to feel safe and secure, and stay connected to their community.”

This building will be the third property operated by the Lumby and District Senior Citizens Housing Society.

“We would like to thank every level of government for the support they have given to getting this project off the ground,” Joe Deuling, president of the Lumby and District Senior Citizens Housing Society, said.

“We look forward to working with all partners for a successful completion.”

The building will be situated near local amenities, including the municipal hall, post office, health-care providers and the Old Age Pensioners Hall.

The Lumby and District Senior Citizens Housing Society has contributed land valued at $600,000 for the development, which is also being supported by the village.

“Developing affordable housing for seniors in our community is a top priority,” Mayor Kevin Acton said.

“To show our commitment and support, we have made an in-kind donation of more than $60,000 thus far and donated a 0.3-hectare piece of land. The project will also have a permissive tax exemption.”

Cottonwood Place is expected to be constructed and ready to house seniors by the spring of 2025.