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An empty lot near the Olympic Village SkyTrain station has been identified as the future site for a 50-unit, temporary, modular-housing project.

In October, Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson promised to build 1,000 new social and supportive housing units before the end of 2018 to address the immediate needs of Vancouver’s growing homeless population.

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The new homes, which will be managed and staffed by a non-profit housing operator selected by B.C. Housing, would be funded through the B.C. government’s $66-million commitment to build temporary modular housing in Vancouver.

The West 2nd project is the fifth to be announced, with 260 units of temporary modular housing currently in the development process.

The City of Vancouver says the site, at 595 and 599 West 2nd Ave., will be subject to a development-permit application process and the city has begun to connect with local residents about the proposed plans.