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   Feb 27, 2023 · A new report sounds the alarm on the housing crisis for immigrant seniors in and around Vancouver’s Chinatown. Many seniors expect to live out the remainder of their lives there in the urban community. But the limited homes that exist are precious and may also be precarious. There are units in deteriorating, century-old buildings with steep staircases,Continue reading "In Chinatown, Precious ...

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   Feb 8, 2023 · Most Chinese seniors live in Chinatown proper and the adjacent neighbourhood of Strathcona, with a small population in the Downtown Eastside. Of those total homes, 5,269 units are designated for ...

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   Are Chinese seniors in Chinatown affordable housing?

   • Seniors in Chinatown as the “Vancouver Chinatown Seniors Affordable Housing Inventory Report” is issued. Photo by NICK PROCAYLO / 00099537A Only four per cent of the total affordable housing stock in the area provides culturally appropriate services for Chinese seniors.

   Critical need for culturally appropriate seniors housing in Chinatown

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   Is Chinatown a good place to live?

   • Despite the challenges, Chinatown still remains a draw for Chinese seniors as a place to live the rest of their lives. It’s a rare place where there are organic cultural and community supports. Shops and services are in walking distance and people can conduct business in their home language.

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   Is affordable housing a problem in Chinatown?

   • The supply of affordable housing in and around Chinatown is inadequate, outdated and lacks coordination with health services and culturally appropriate care for Chinese seniors, according to the author of a new report.

   Critical need for culturally appropriate seniors housing in Chinatown

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   How many affordable housing units are there in Chinatown & Strathcona?

   • There are currently 12,788 units of affordable housing in 260 developments in Chinatown, Strathcona and the Downtown Eastside, of which only 23 per cent, or 2,905 units, are designated for seniors, according to the report. With about 7,200 seniors in the area, it is a huge shortfall, Khoo said.

   Critical need for culturally appropriate seniors housing in Chinatown

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4. vancouversun.com › news › critical-need-forCritical need for culturally appropriate seniors housing in ...

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   Jan 25, 2023 · There are currently 12,788 units of affordable housing in 260 developments in Chinatown, Strathcona and the Downtown Eastside, of which only 23 per cent, or 2,905 units, are designated for seniors ...

5. news.gov.bc.ca › releases › 2023HOUS0093-001258B.C. preserves affordable seniors housing in Vancouver | BC ...

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   Aug 2, 2023 · These supplements provide subsidized, assisted-living housing with support services to seniors and people with disabilities. This purchase is part of a $19-billion housing investment by the B.C. government. Since 2017, the Province has more than 76,000 homes that have been delivered or are underway, including nearly 8,000 in Vancouver.

6. vancouversun.com › health › local-healthVancouver’s Chinatown seniors find food, friendship in tough ...

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   Scenes from Chinatown as seniors are facing challenges due to street crime and violence in their neighbourhood, in Vancouver, BC., on March 3, 2022. Photo by NICK PROCAYLO / PNG

7. bc.healthyagingcore.ca › resources › january-2023January 2023 Vancouver Chinatown Affordable Seniors Housing ...

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   Mar 27, 2023 · A new report coming out of a community-led study sounds the alarm on the severe lack of affordable, suitable and secure housing with culturally appropriate integrated eldercare for Chinatown seniors.With deteriorating century-old buildings and a growing aging population, the Vancouver Chinatown Affordable Seniors Housing Inventory report highlights the existing inadequate seniors housing ...

8. macleans.ca › longforms › seniors-in-vancouversSeniors in Vancouver’s Chinatown are battling poverty and ...

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   Jan 25, 2022 · Seniors in Vancouver’s Chinatown are battling poverty and racism to put food on the table ... 73, was sponsored by her son nine years ago to come live in Canada, along with her husband, Bing Xu ...