Closing West End business laments community plan’s move towards rental density – BC
Construction has begun on the first purpose-built rental tower under Vancouver’s new West End Community Plan, but at least one nearby business says affordability in the area still isn’t being addressed. The 21-storey tower at 1500 Robson St. will provide 128 new rental units for an area that is sorely in need of them, including…
Ottawa providing $4.9 million for downtown London affordable housing project – London
A six-storey affordable housing project in London’s downtown core is receiving a multi-million-dollar funding boost from the federal government. London North Centre Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos was on hand Wednesday for the announcement, alongside London Mayor Ed Holder and developer Yossi Lavie. Ottawa says it’s investing more than $4.9 million to the nearly-complete construction of…
Downtown Kingston business owner speaks out after 16-storey condo development rejected – Kingston
Ontario’s Local Planning Appeal Tribunal has shut down construction of a 16-storey condo building in Kingston after a number of concerned residents rallied against its development. READ MORE: Capitol Condo developer disappointed by rejection One local business owner had put a down payment on one of the proposed Capitol Condo units and was taken aback…