EDMONTON A historical building in Edmonton’s downtown core was recently purchased by Gather Co. with the intent to transform the three-story building into flexible, transitional housing for women experiencing homelessness. Stovel Block was built in 1912 and will be repurposed to house close to 30 women in the Edmonton area as they transition into long-term housing. The women will have individual suites and a common kitchen space to allow for increased food stability and an enhanced quality of life. According to a release on Tuesday, 2,000 people in Edmonton are homeless with the majority being between the ages of 25 to 65, and 47 per cent identifying as women.