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DEPUTATION BY JENNIFER VAN GENNIP CONCERNING MOTION 19-G-367, APPROVAL OF A NEW COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Jennifer van Gennip on behalf of the Simcoe County Alliance to End Homelessness Barrie Chapter (SCATEH) concerning motion 19-G-367, Approval of a New Community Improvement Plan (CIP).
Ms. Van Gennip expressed her appreciation for the City addressing affordable housing within the proposed new CIP, and the opportunities for members of the public to provide input into the new plan. She commented on the new CIP providing incentives and funding for affordable housing, and other developments. Ms. van Gennip noted that her organization is excited for the updated definition of affordable housing. She asked that two requests to be taken into consideration, one being a goal to result in rent being approximately $1,000 and that household income of $47,000 be capped at 30% instead 60%. Ms. van Gennip noted that this is a good program, although not adequately funded, it is a new chapter and a good place to start.
DEPUTATION BY GEORGE HUNTER CONCERNING MOTION 19-G-367, APPROVAL OF A NEW COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
George Hunter from Grove Street Developments Inc. provided deputations concerning motion 19-G-367, Approval of a New Community Improvement Plan (CIP).
Mr. Hunter advised that he has worked closely with the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka to redevelop their existing site near the corner of Grove and Bayfield Street. He discussed the importance of the new development bringing a considerable economic and community benefits to the City. Mr. Hunter advised that 934 new apartment units are proposed to be built in several phases over a period of 10 to 12 years with approximately 200 new affordable units at the Grove Street and Bayfield Street area. Mr. Hunter described the beginning stages of the development process and the main goal to address Barrie's acute need for new properly located rental housing and for this development to be a part of the Affordable H...
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