On February 5, Council unanimously approved an amended version of the Pearson Dogwood Redevelopment Policy Statement.
We are pleased that Vancouver Coastal Health has heard our concerns about the original statement and has agreed to most of our recommendations.
Among the amendments most relevant to Dogwood Lodge (the complex housing older adults):
- the number of proposed residential care beds will be increased from 113 to 150 to meet the demands of an aging population
- the new complex will follow the Green House Project model by creating small units with 10-12 residents to foster a home-like environment
- the facility will consider using “total care workers”
- staff will work with the Applicant and the Seniors Advisory Committee to give special consideration to the housing needs of low-income seniors at the rezoning stage
