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NorthStar and Aurora Complete Estrella, Showcasing a Faster Path to Affordable, Purpose-Built Rental Housing in BC
Forty modular homes funded with over $14 million aim to ease housing shortages and homelessness in Prince Rupert, part of a broader national affordable housing strategy.
- On Thursday, the federal government, British Columbia, the City of Prince Rupert, and Aurora Housing Society announced the opening of Estrella, a 40-unit modular rental development supported by over $14 million in combined funding.
- Prince Rupert faces a significant housing shortage driven by economic growth in port and healthcare sectors, making this the first new apartment building constructed in the city in the last 30 years.
- Funding includes $10.7 million from the federal Apartment Construction Loan Program and a $4.1 million provincial grant, with modular construction compressing the schedule while addressing a shortage of local trades.
- Homes at Estrella are now 80% leased, and NorthStar Development Executive Vice President Jeff Brown stated the modular model is "well-suited to communities like Prince Rupert, where timely delivery and workforce housing are critical."
- B.C. Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Christine Boyle emphasized that stable housing allows residents to "put down roots and thrive," as the development addresses pressures impacting employee retention across essential local services.
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Canada announces the grand opening of 40 homes in Prince Rupert
PRINCE RUPERT, BC, March 26, 2026 /CNW/ - Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada's housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build
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NorthStar Development And Aurora Housing Society Announce Completion Of Housing Development
L to R: Harvey Russell, Laxkwalaams Band Council; Gord Wylie, President, NorthStar Development; Mayor Herb Pond, City of Prince Rupert; and Jeff Brown, Executive Vice President, NorthStar Development, at the official opening of Estrella in Prince Rupert, B.C. (GlobeNewswire) PRINCE RUPERT — A new 40-unit modular rental housing development is now complete in Prince Rupert, delivering homes for local workers, with eighty percent of the homes repor…
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