Perkins Eastman worked with the British Columbia Conference of the United Church of Canada and Colliers International Consulting to redevelop the Como Lake Moutainview Apartments. These mixed-use affordable homes are comprised of a new church space for the congregation and 75 rental units with one level of below-grade parking. Of these units, nearly 80 precent are rented at BC Housing’s affordable rates, with the remainder of units offered at market rates. While most of the units are Studio and one-bedroom types, more than 20 percent are family-friendly two- and three-bedroom units.

The site was designed to maximize the amount of affordable housing provided while taking advantage of its natural slope and orientation. The building form creates two courtyard garden areas; one at the north for the main residential entry and a sunny south-facing amenity garden at the lane. The sloped site allows a partial fifth story to be incorporated with minimal impact on the neighbors. The church retains its street presence on the corner and shares an elevator from the upper level of parking with the residents.