Richmond Homelessness Strategy 2023 Update

The City of Richmond has released an update on its Homelessness Strategy 2019-2029, highlighting progress made in 2023 to address the growing issue of homelessness in the city.

• The Metro Vancouver 2023 Homeless Count estimated a minimum of 162 individuals experiencing homelessness in Richmond, a 91% increase from 2020.
• The City extended the ground lease for Alderbridge Supportive Housing to prevent tenant displacement.
• The City approved the rezoning of City lands for a new 25-unit affordable housing building for women and women with children.
• The City increased resources in the 2024 budget to expand homelessness response capacity.
• The City continued to implement initiatives using UBCM grant funding, including expanded Warming Centres and Drop-in Centre services.

• Distribute: The Homelessness Strategy 2019-2029: 2023 Update will be distributed to key community partners, local Members of Parliament, and local Members of the Legislative Assembly, and posted on the City's website.