Should Richmond Build Affordable Rental Housing on Sexsmith Road?
Official title: Aberdeen Rental Residences
Richmond wants to build affordable rental apartments near Aberdeen Canada Line Station. The City has partnered with The New Vista Society, a non-profit, to develop housing for seniors, families, people with disabilities, and local workers. They're seeking provincial funding and want community feedback on early designs.
Why This Matters
Struggling to find affordable rent in Richmond? This project could add new below-market homes near transit. If you're a senior, have a disability, or work locally but can't afford market rent, this is designed for you. Rents could range from $445 to $2,238 monthly depending on income.
What Could Change
If approved and funded, a new affordable rental building would be built at 3660-3740 Sexsmith Road. The City would retain land ownership and lock in affordable rental use through zoning and a ground lease. Supportive housing would be explicitly prohibited. Target completion is early 2030.
Key Issues
- Should this site be developed as 100% affordable rental, or include some market-rate units?
- How can the City ensure this remains affordable rental housing and never becomes supportive housing?
- Are there enough accessible units planned for people with disabilities?
- What are the tenant eligibility requirements and selection process?
How to Participate
- Attend an information session at Richmond City Hall (2nd floor, room M.2.004) on December 15 or 16, 2025. Sessions run 10am-noon and 5pm-8pm.
- Review the December 2025 information session boards to understand the proposed building concepts.
- Ask a question or share a comment on the consultation page by scrolling down to the Q&A section.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Information Session - Morning | Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor, room M.2.004 | |
| December 15, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST | Information Session - Evening | Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor, room M.2.004 | |
| December 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Information Session - Morning | Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor, room M.2.004 | |
| December 16, 2025 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST | Information Session - Evening | Richmond City Hall, 2nd floor, room M.2.004 |