The waiting list for affordable housing in London just got a little shorter.
Thanks to Indwell, a Hamilton-based affordable housing agency, 67 people struggling with mental health issues, homelessness or a disability will move into ready-made, one-bedroom downtown apartments Monday.
After several meetings with Councillors, Indwell has the approval that will allow them to begin redevelopment on the Norfolk Inn.
The possibility that the Norfolk Inn might revert to its flophouse past motivated some on Norfolk council this week to support a partnership with social housing provider Indwell.
The vote Tuesday in favour of Norfolk participating in the $8.5 million renovation was 5-4.
County councillors are backing an ambitious redevelopment of the former Norfolk Inn into an affordable housing complex.
Social housing provider Indwell will share its latest thinking on the Norfolk Inn renovation in downtown Simcoe with Norfolk council Tuesday. Indwell has ambitious plans for the property but the county is reluctant to make a long-term funding commitment.
Hamilton affordable housing charity Indwell says education development charges added nearly $100,000 to the $15-million bill for a 51-unit apartment building being built next door to Parkdale Landing, located at the corner of Parkdale and Melvin avenues.
Through your gifts you are providing affordable housing, supports, and community for Indwell tenants. This helps each person achieve health, wellness and belonging.
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