Construction has begun on a new 103-unit Indigenous social housing project on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Ottawa, the B.C. government, City of Vancouver and First United are investing $64 million in the First United development at 320 East Hastings Street, officials announced Monday. The 11-storey mixed-use building will include 35 supportive housing units, another 68 rental homes prioritized for Indigenous residents and social services and programs, among other amenities.

The three levels of government and First United Church are partnering with B.C.’s Aboriginal Housing Management Association and Lu’ma Native Housing Society on the project.

Federal funds are coming through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, which will provide $5.15 million from its National Housing Co-Investment Fund. The province will provide $24.4 million through B.C. Housing, including its Indigenous and supportive housing funds.

First United will supply $24.4 million in land costs and equity, while the city will provide $6.73 million in funding and municipal waivers.

Construction is slated to be complete in late 2025.