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York Regional Council today received its second annual Housing Solutions progress report, highlighting the 2015 achievements of the Region’s 10-year housing plan.
“I am proud to say since we started implementing York Region’s 10-year housing plan two years ago we continue making significant progress,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson. “The number of subsidized housing units in our communities is increasing, critical programs like the Home Repair Program and the Short Term Assistance for Renters (STAR) program are up and running, and homelessness is being addressed with the opening of facilities such as Belinda’s Place and the Richmond Hill Hub.”
Highlights from the 2015 progress report include:
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Opening Belinda’s Place, York Region’s first shelter for homeless women and those at risk of becoming homeless
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Increasing the rental supply with the approval of 160 new rental units in the City of Vaughan, scheduled to open in 2019
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Developing a community health framework to better connect social housing residents with community services
Approved in 2014, Housing Solutions: A Place for Everyone is the Region’s 10-year plan to help individuals and families find affordable housing. The plan is based upon four goals designed to increase the supply of rental housing, sustain the existing rental supply, support homeownership affordability and reduce homelessness. The goals focus on creating complete communities where people can live, work, play, learn and have access to a mix of housing options. |
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