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PROJECTS
Langley Carvolth, Langley BC
Project Overview
Sacred Waters Developments is the Development Manager for this mixed-use community hub at Lot 27 – 86th Avenue in Langley, BC, delivering approximately 600 mixed tenure housing units, commercial space, and an Indigenous led community amenity. The project is fully owned and operated by the Katzie, Kwantlen, and Semiahmoo Nations, ensuring that long-term economic benefits stay within Indigenous communities.
Key features include
Approximately 600 units of mixed-tenure housing, including live-work opportunities- Approximately 1,050 m² of small-scale commercial space intended to be a space for residents, as well as for Katzie, Kwantlen, and Semiahmoo First Nations
- Transit-oriented location near Carvolth Exchange and a future Bus Rapid Transit station
- Integration of Indigenous art, language, and design elements that reflect KKS cultural identity
- Exploration of affordable homeownership pathways such as rent-to-own and down payment assistance
- Full Indigenous ownership and operational control, supporting generational wealth-building and economic reconciliation
This project transforms underutilized land into a high-density, culturally significant community hub that balances housing needs, environmental stewardship, and Indigenous self-determination.
Indigenous Affordable Housing Development, Surrey BC
Project Overview
The Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (FRAFCA) Indigenous Housing Project is an ambitious initiative in Surrey’s Clayton neighbourhood that will provide deeply affordable, culturally appropriate housing and essential infrastructure upgrades for Indigenous residents. Sacred Waters Developments serves as Development Manager, Primary Applicant, and OSC integrator coordinator, providing development management leadership from early planning through to delivery.
Key Priorities Include
Addressing severe housing disparity, where 1 in 26 Indigenous people in Surrey experience homelessness compared to 1 in 239 non-indigenous residents - Providing approximately 161 residential units, ranging from studios to four-bedroom homes
- Delivering new residential units supported by comprehensive offsite utility systems and onsite civil works
- Creating sustainable living spaces that foster community, safety, and cultural pride
- Integrating culturally appropriate design elements, including Indigenous art, gathering spaces, and programming that reflects the needs of Indigenous residents
- Coordinating offsite construction and related innovation so the project can support repeatable, high-performance Indigenous and affordable housing delivery
The project is designed to create long-term, sustainable housing solutions that honour Indigenous identity while responding directly to urgent local housing needs.
Kwantlen First Nation Affordable Housing, Mission BC
Project Overview
The Kwantlen First Nation (KFN) Seyem Indigenous Housing Project is an important non-market housing initiative in Mission, BC, located at 10011 Wilson Street on the Nation’s traditional lands along the banks of the Stave River. The project responds to a pressing need for more on-reserve housing and reflects Kwantlen Nation’s vision of creating a multi-family community that supports Members in remaining close to their roots.
Key Priorities Include
Addressing the need for more on-reserve housing within the Kwantlen Nation, where only 16% of Members are housed on reserve - Providing 65 residential units as part of a multi-family, non-market rental community
- Offering a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes for both Members and non-members
- Creating spaces that support family life, cultural traditions, and community connection
- Incorporating culturally significant colours, traditional materials, and amenities such as a communal kitchen, cultural rooms, and outdoor gathering space
- Fostering a supportive, spiritually rooted environment that strengthens resilience and connection to home
The project is designed to create a welcoming community where culture, tradition, and housing are brought together in everyday life. It reflects KFN’s commitment to supporting future generations and building a strong foundation for the community’s long-term wellbeing.