City officials joined people representing other local organizations to hold an event in the central Edmonton neighbourhood of Parkdale on Friday, breaking ground on the future site of buildings aimed at providing stability for homeless people when they are discharged from hospitals.
The project will see a former bus loop located at 8116 115 Ave. become the site of two buildings that will feature 24 private suites and is being undertaken by Jasper Place Wellness Centre, in partnership with the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, and with support from the City of Edmonton.
Edmonton city council approved the sale of land at to Jasper Place Wellness Centre for $1 last year, and that transfer of ownership included a grant of up to $900,000, as part of the city’s Housing Accelerator Fund.
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said he believes Edmonton is “going through a moment of opportunity” because the city, province and Ottawa are currently “really aligning …