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Edmundston Unveils Accessible Housing Project
26 Jan
Summary
- Edmundston plans an affordable and accessible housing project.
- Project features three buildings with eight accessible units each.
- New Brunswick leads Canada in disability rates and has an aging population.
By the end of February, Edmundston anticipates approving a new housing initiative designed to be both affordable and accessible for residents with disabilities. This project involves the construction of three buildings, each containing eight units, with a focus on ensuring tenants pay no more than 30 percent of their income for housing.
Features such as modified kitchens and lower windows are incorporated to enhance usability for individuals using wheelchairs. The city partnered with the non-profit Logement HAN, which specializes in developing universally designed housing. This initiative comes in response to a recognized need within Edmundston for specialized accommodation adaptations.
Haley Flaro of Ability New Brunswick highlighted that New Brunswick has the second-highest disability rate in Canada and an aging population, contributing to a significant shortage of accessible, universally designed housing. The next steps for the Edmundston project include a feasibility study, with hopes for construction to commence by summer's end.
