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Transcript of City of Fredericton & Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing – Everyone’s Right
The Fredericton Perspective
Affordable Housing Committee
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Mandate
“Facilitate & Advocate”
Affordable Housing Committee
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Membership•Municipal, provincial and federal gov’ts •Community groups and agencies•Housing developers, real estate agents, mortgage specialists, •Chamber of Commerce, and •others as required.
Affordable Housing Committee
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• 3 Annual Affordable Housing Day Forums •Increase in # of affordable units: 2007 = “0” units (ARHP) 2009 = 92 units
• Increased public awareness AND increased support from Council
Dr. Avi Friedman, co-founder of the Affordable Homes Program at the McGill School of Architecture in Montreal
Limerick Road Development public meeting
Other Projects by Dr. Friedman in downtown Fredericton
In April 2009 the congregation at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fredericton, opened the doors of their brand new facility, Luther Place.
Private Developer
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Taking Shape – The John Howard Society is building an office and affordable housing complex in Fredericton for its clients.
Skigin-Elnoog Housing Corporation has created 12 new townhouse units for aboriginal women and their families.
On-Going Challenges
• Support (lack of?) for Social Issues• Non-Profit Support• Regulatory• NIMBY-Acceptance
Testimonials
- Betty, a senior in affordable housing - Ginnette, single mother of three - Dr. Mike Ramey, neighbour