VANCOUVER—The federal government announced plans Monday to develop three projects in Vancouver that will create new affordable housing, helping those who are homeless and expanding the number of shelter spaces available in the city. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his government is providing funding to the Vancouver Affordable Housing Agency for a temporary modular housing initiative that is aimed at helping those without a home to transition into longer-term housing. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that his government is providing funding to the Vancouver Affordable Housing Agency with the aim of implementing a plan to provide more social housing and affordable rental units in the city. The funding will also help with the redevelopment of the Union Gospel Mission’s Women and Families Centre in the Downtown Eastside. Trudeau made the announcement at the site of the $40-million project that will provide 115 rental-housing units in the city later this year.

Source: thestar February 11, 2019 22:24 UTC