People experiencing homelessness in Nanaimo will soon benefit from new temporary spaces with around-the clock enhanced supports as land has been identified for a new integrated navigation centre.

Snuneymuxw First Nation families, individuals and seniors will soon have access to more housing on reserve as construction begins on a new eight-unit building on Warpath Road.

More supports are coming for people who are unhoused and sheltering in encampments.

Women and their children leaving violence in and around Nanaimo will soon have access to 47 safe spaces as construction starts on a new transitional and second-stage housing development.

People will soon begin moving into Samaritan Place, providing safe and secure homes for people experiencing homelessness in Nanaimo.

Work is starting on a new rental housing building in north Nanaimo that will provide affordable homes for people with a range of incomes.

Construction is underway on a new development that will provide 180 market rental homes designed to be affordable for middle-income households in Nanaimo.