Last remaining tenant of Granville Street SRO has been moved out
All residents of the Luugat have been relocated to alternative housing," the ministry said in a statement, adding that the tenant was relocated from the building last week.
The Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs has confirmed that the last tenant of the Granville Street SRO hotel has moved out, ending the government's $55 million investment. The Luugat SRO Hotel has been under the government's care since 2020, with taxpayers footing the bill. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim expressed frustration over the slow closure process, questioning the cost and timeline.
Jane Talbot, CEO of Downtown Van, hopes the closure will spur progress in rehousing the remaining tenants of other provincially-owned SROs in the entertainment district. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation criticized the government's lack of transparency, noting they have yet to disclose the total cost and allow public tours of the building.
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