The City is exploring a possible opportunity to develop rental homes (tentatively called Aberdeen Rental Residences) with varying depths of affordability.

About the opportunity

The proposed Aberdeen Rental Residences considers the development of one or more apartment buildings between 3660 and 3740 Sexsmith Road (see map on the right side). The introduction of this form of housing requires rezoning, and this will be informed by your feedback.

Ultimately, the objective is to build homes that will serve the needs of seniors, families, members of the local workforce and those living on fixed incomes.

Supportive housing will not be built on this site or on the neighbouring Cambie/Sexsmith lands to the south. That proposal was cancelled by Council in February 2025.

Early concepts envision one or more buildings being no more than six storeys, offering approximately 200 to 220 rental homes in a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units.

The advancement of any form of development is largely contingent on the receipt of capital and operational funding from senior levels of government. At present, BC Housing has released an open call for funding through its Community Housing Fund (CHF) Program. The Program is designed to support housing delivery but also permits up to 30% of the gross floor area of a project to be made up of non-residential uses. These uses may include local stores, small office spaces, childcare facilities, and community and recreational uses.

Projects funded under the CHF Program are ultimately operated by non-profit housing operators. The City has accordingly released a request for expression of interest (RFEOI) to identify a non-profit housing operator with whom the City would partner to submit an application for CHF funding.

The City remains committed to delivering attainable housing options that strengthen Richmond communities -- ensuring people of all income levels can live near friends and family, schools, jobs, childcare and opportunities that matter most.

We welcome your feedback and look forward to hearing from you.

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Important stages in advancing this opportunity

The following stages describe the steps involved in exploring and advancing a development opportunity like this. Specific dates are not included, as the development is expected to evolve through community engagement.

  • Timeline item 1 - active

    Stage 1

    Engage the public regarding the opportunity for residential and limited non-residential development at this location.

  • Timeline item 2 - incomplete

    Stage 2

    Identify a non-profit housing operator to help advance applications for senior government funding to build housing.

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Stage 3

    Submit applications for rezoning to define a building envelope (e.g. maximum height and density) and define permitted uses, including residential rental housing and complementary uses such as small offices, shops and childcare spaces. Supportive housing would not be allowed within the site-specific zoning.

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Stage 4

    Apply for funding from BC Housing or other external sources for funds to build and operate/maintain the housing and any complementary use(s).

  • Timeline item 5 - incomplete

    Stage 5

    If funding from BC Housing is confirmed, submit local applications for development permit and building permit approval subject to Council’s adoption of the rezoning bylaw.

  • Timeline item 6 - incomplete

    Stage 6

    If approved by Council, commence site preparation and development activities with ongoing community dialogue.