“I’m happy to see the community embracing the new development and collectively being excited for moving forward,” said Kiana Coburn, marketing coordinator for the Fourth Plain Community Commons.
Coburn said that having a commercial area to support local business and resources, as well as a residential community is “instrumental.”
“Part of building up that community is not just about building up businesses or resources, but it’s also bringing people into it,” Coburn said.
Fourth Plain Community Commons was made possible in part by the City’s Affordable Housing Fund, which was approved by taxpayers in 2016 and 2023.
Coburn said that the newest affordable housing building and community space hub is an example of equity.
“Our focus is to bring equitable help to the community so it’s not just about equality and resources and bringing more things to the table – it’s also inviting people to take seats at the table and make sure that the underserved parts of our community have access to resources.”
Residents have begun moving in. Vancouver Housing Authority is still accepting applications for the affordable nonsubsidized units: https://vhausa.org/housing/fourth-plain-commons-wait-list-faq.
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