Affordable Housing Development on Semiahmoo First Nation Reserve
Official title: SE-MI-AH-MU-ALE-LEN (Housing) Society - Site 62 Affordable Housing Development Project
The Semiahmoo First Nation is planning to build 32 affordable housing units on their reserve in Surrey, BC. The project includes one- and two-storey homes, parking, utility buildings, and a playground on currently vacant land.
Why This Matters
This project addresses housing needs for Semiahmoo First Nation members. It's a local development, but it shows how Indigenous communities are working to provide affordable housing for their members.
What Could Change
If approved, 32 new affordable housing units would be built on the Semiahmoo reserve. The development would transform vacant land into a residential community with homes, parking, and a playground.
Key Issues
- Environmental impacts of developing vacant land on the reserve
- Infrastructure requirements including roads, utilities, and parking
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.