Developer sought change to allow townhouses instead of apartments
Adding 150 new continuing care workers to a town where rentals are scarce requires better planning
‘We always knew there would be significant housing required’
‘Concern was raised for the unattractive buildings portrayed’
Territory suffers from low vacancy rate, aging rental stock
Groups can apply for up to $500,000 for affordable rentals, supportive or transitional housing
Prices for 44-unit project will range from $400k to $800k
YG mum on exactly how much money territory will get, or what its goals are
Previous attempts to increase density brought ‘NIMBYs out in full force’ councillor says
Mary Lake lots valuaed at $250k each
Opposition presses for details as social housing wait list balloons
‘As demand increases, the price will increase’
YG will consult more once design for downtown building is complete
Residents of one the buildings expressed frustration at years-long, recurring issue
Gabriel Smarch said he’s been dealing with bedbugs since he moved into his apartment 15 years ago
‘It’s all the things surrounding finding a shelter as soon as possible’
RRDC says Vancouver-based company built units that did not meet safety standards then left
‘It’s too early to quote an amount of money,’ housing minister says of $2.7M project
Future use of six soon-to-vacant YG staff units remains unclear
Subsidized units are for Ta’an Kwäch’än Council members and Yukoners on social housing wait list
