The Halifax Regional Municipality is buying 24 modular housing units as part of its strategy to help people living in tents and temporary shelters transition to permanent housing. Folks have asked about the configuration of the modular units HRM is purchasing to create safe and appropriate spaces for the houseless. Of the 73 units, Fleck said three will be accessible, bathrooms included, to accommodate a wheelchair if needed. Units intended as temporary measureOn Tuesday, the city announced it plans to create 137 affordable housing units using $20 million from the federal government's rapid housing initiative program. The 24 modular units, which cost the city $240,000, are intended as a temporary measure and are not included in those numbers.

Source: CBC News October 01, 2021 19:30 UTC