Within a year, 61 more families in Windsor-Essex will have access to affordable housing.
The federal government announced $20-million in funding to help build 61 units within five different projects in the city and county.
"Everyone in Canada deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. Today's investment through the Rapid Housing Initiative is a step towards the right direction to support those most vulnerable in Windsor and Essex County, and Caldwell First Nations. These new homes will offer their residents stability and safety and is another way our National Housing Strategy continues to ensure no one is left behind," said Minister of Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen.
The first project will be built on Crawford Street in Windsor by the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation. It will create 15 units that target young adults, those living with physical disabilities, Indigenous people, and Black Canadians.
The second project all being built by the CHC will be built on Bloomfield Road. It will include 12 new units built to complement the existing homes in the area.
The Bridge Youth Resource Centre will manage eight units on Sherk Street in Leamington. These units will be targeted toward young adults, women, Indigenous people, and Black Canadians.
Finally, the Caldwell First Nation will build 26 units for its members. There will be a mix of townhomes and fourplexes for seniors and other members of the community.
"The benefit that this will bring to the community, I am so excited. We are failing as leaders to provide enough housing for our people and this is why I am excited," said Caldwell First Nation Chief Mary Duckworth
All units must follow environmental guidelines and be completed within twelve months.
The City of Windsor, County of Essex, and Municipality of Leamington will all be contributing operational costs once the homes are completed.
