'Heartbreaking': Labour Slams National over Housing Policy
- Homelessness is increasing in Nanaimo, with a report noting 621 homeless individuals, up from 515 last year, and a gap in services like emergency shelters and meal programs.
- Dave LaBerge, the city's director of public safety, indicated that 70 percent of individuals on the streets lack access to shelters.
- Christy Wood, city manager of social planning, highlighted the loss of key services over the past decade, which has worsened the situation for those in need.
- Windsor is expanding its search for a location for the Homelessness and Housing Help Hub after difficulties were encountered finding a site near downtown.
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City expands search for new Homelessness Hub location
The City of Windsor is expanding the search for a location for the Homelessness and Housing Help Hub (H4).The city has been searching for a permanent location for the H4 since 2023. A property on Wellington Avenue was selected and then abandoned after the costs to expropriate and refurbish the land ran too high.Since that time, the city has not been able to find a new location within two kilometres of downtown, as was recommended by a consultant…
Rental Crunch: The Kiwi Real Estate Doldrums
When a large number of townhouses were constructed in the Auckland suburb of Bayswater, many neighbours were up in arms. They took to Facebook: ‘Shoebox alley.’ ‘Not the Kiwi way.’ ‘Will turn into a ghetto!’ ‘No garages. Not enough parking. Will clog up the streets…’ On it went on the local Facebook site. Source: Trade Me Property / For Rent / Barfoot & Thompson The intensification of Auckland has moved ahead. Sadly, some of the architec…
A Successful Economy is One that Meets Basic Human Needs
The multiple problems the world now faces require a new policy approach. The priorities are to achieve better environmental outcomes, and better outcomes for people—especially those facing deprivation and/or precariousness. This book focuses on the human...
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