St. John's readies social housing project
Last Updated: Monday, March 29, 2010 | 7:23 AM NT
CBC News
The City of St. John's is working on a plan to build new public units for the first time in 17 years.
The city plans to build 45 units in Pleasantville, which is being redeveloped for a broad housing plan that includes residential streets, condominiums and apartments.
David Blackmore, the city's director of building and property management, said a new approach is being taken to public housing.
"We're looking at, first of all, the demographics that have changed somewhat," Blackmore said.
"Years ago we would be building three- and four-bedroom units. Now the demand is for one- and two-bedroom units, and actually heavily weighted on the one bedroom units. We're looking at, I guess, bringing together housing support services and those who need those services."
Support services, Blackmore said, will assist people who need help finding and keeping a unit.
Construction should start by the end of the year.
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