Cision
With federal funding and federal leadership, we are changing how cities let housing get built in their municipalities. With a greater focus on higher density housing, student housing, homes near transit and affordable housing, we are going to get more homes built for Canadians at prices they can afford.
Today, the Government of Canada and the City of Richmond announced that they reached an agreement to fast track more than 1,000 housing units over the next three years. This work will help spur the construction of over 3,100 homes over the next decade. …
“The federal funding announced today represents a partnership over the next three years to add over a thousand units to our new home inventory, meeting the needs of Richmond residents with a focus on affordability. The funding will help the City implement eight specific initiatives to fast-track the creation of new housing units which will span the range of affordable home ownership – from market rentals, to non-market and low-end market rentals, to those needing supportive housing. Through Council’s steadfast commitment to existing and evolving strategies, policies and actions, our goal continues – to facilitate residential communities that are affordable and desirable to live in, with the amenities that fit peoples’ needs for sustainable and healthy living.” – Malcolm Brodie, Mayor for the City of Richmond …