Rent Geared to Income: 44; Moderate Income: 101
The Aspen is located at East 6th Avenue and Main Street in Vancouver with easy access to parks, transit, shops and other amenities. The project was initiated by the City of Vancouver through an initiative that identified parcels of land that were suitable for development and invited Catalyst and other community housing developers to create affordable rental buildings. The 145 unit, pet-friendly building has a restaurant and health centre on the ground floor, as well as community gardens and a shared rooftop terrace. Catalyst allocated units for 16 adults living with autism and other developmental disabilities so they could live independently and be part of the community.
Profile Maps Last Updated: July 2, 2024
Notes:
**Priority Population(s): These are described for projects that explicitly fill some or all units with people who are part of a specific demographic that faces unique needs related to housing insecurity.
**Green Building Standard: This is described for projects that are designed according to a green building certification such as LEED (Gold/Platinum), Built Green (Gold/Platinum), and Passive House.
**Affordability Definitions:
Deeply Affordable – A home that is affordable to people on a very limited income, such income assistance, disability assistance, and income support programs for seniors.
Rent Geared to Income – A home that is available to people with modest incomes. Rent is calculated to be affordable based on the tenant’s income.
Moderate Income – A home that is available for a monthly rent that is equal to the low-end of rents available in the private market. Also referred to as ‘Middle Income’ and ‘Affordable Market’.
