Single Resident Occupancy (SRO) Renewal Initiative

The SRO Renewal initiative (SRi) was a public-private partnership (P3) to renovate and restore 13 provincially-owned Single Room Occupancy hotels in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. These 13 hotels were over 100 years old with structural, plumbing and electrical infrastructure that requires extensive renovations to extend the life these buildings. These upgrades ensured that the buildings are safe, affordable and energy efficient – and protected over the long term for individuals who are at risk of homelessness. In addition to the upgrades, the 13 aging hotels were restored, preserving their heritage features and the historic character of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.