Laura Jamieson Housing Co-Op

What you should know about Laura Jamieson Housing Co-Op

Laura Jamieson Co-op (1349 East 2nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5N 1C4) is a community- and family-oriented housing cooperative located in Grandview‑Woodland, three blocks from Commercial Drive. The co‑op emphasizes diversity and multi‑generational membership, welcoming single members and families and describing children as an integral part of community life. The building promotes accessibility and inclusion (LGBT‑friendly, wheelchair accessible), is non‑smoking, pet‑friendly, and lists child care among its features. Application status and policy: the co‑op is not accepting applications at this time; the waiting list is closed and no subsidies are being offered. All applications received while closed will be confidentially destroyed. Previous applicants must reapply when the waiting list reopens, as the co‑op does not retain applications older than 12 months. There is an application renewal process for members who have already submitted an application and wish to renew it for another 12 months using an access code and email. Residence mix and financials: the co‑op comprises one‑, two‑, and three‑bedroom apartments. Unit counts and sizes are listed as: 5 one‑bedroom units (608 sq. ft), 24 two‑bedroom units (829 sq. ft), and 18 three‑bedroom units (1,038 sq. ft). Monthly housing charges are shown as $1,151 for 1‑bed, $1,439 for 2‑bed, and $1,717 for 3‑bed units. The share purchase requirement is stated as $2,000 per unit regardless of size. On‑site amenities and shared facilities: monthly charges include secure underground parking, a locked bike room, a household composting system, and access to a shared woodshop. There is a common room used for community activities (yoga classes, seasonal children’s parties, private social functions, and co‑op meetings). Two‑ and three‑bedroom units have dishwasher and washer/dryer hookups. The co‑op describes itself as safe and secure with an emphasis on member rights and responsibilities and adherence to co‑op rules, policies, and procedures. Neighbourhood and transit: the co‑op is close to Commercial Drive’s diverse shops, restaurants, cafes, cultural venues, and festivals. Nearby amenities include public libraries, recreation centres, elementary and secondary schools (Grandview Elementary, Queen Alexandra, Tyee, Vancouver Technical, Britannia Secondary), Vancouver Community College, Britannia and Trout Lake community centres, and parks such as Alice Townley and Victoria Park. Transit access is robust: major bus lines (#22 Clark, #20 Commercial Drive, #99‑B) and a short walk to the Broadway/Commercial Drive and VCC SkyTrain stations. The co‑op’s historical namesake, Laura Jamieson, and her social‑reform legacy are noted on the site.