On a single night in February, 1,167 people sought shelter in temporary accommodations – including 116 children. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2014
Affordable Housing: Not in my back yard?
We hear it all the time: “I support the idea of affordable housing, but just not in this neighbourhood.” This sentiment is commonly referred to as Not In My Back Yard or ‘NIMBY’ and is one of the most significant challenges that we face in gaining community support – a vital piece of receiving municipal approval – for affordable housing developments across the region. Continue reading