Iconic Bell Hotel finds new life as residence
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The historic and formerly derelict Bell Hotel opened its doors today for the first time since 2007.
The iconic hotel on north Main Street has undergone a $5-million transformation into a 42-unit residence for Winnipeg’s chronically homeless.
The formerly squalid interior has been gutted and renovated to offer permanent affordable housing for homeless persons, many with addiction and mental illness-related issues, as part of a jointly funded project by the City of Winnipeg and the provincial and federal governments.
Property owners CentreVenture will host Winnipeg Regional Health Authority clinical services on site and tenants are expected to begin moving in later this month.
“Situated in permanent housing, an individual can begin to regain the self-confidence and control over their lives which was lost when they became homeless,” said Ross McGowan, president of CentreVenture. “Once they are housed, they are linked to ongoing individualized home-based support services.”