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Eves government donates land to City of Hamilton to build affordable housing August 14, 2003 The City of Hamilton has plans for 40 affordable three-bedroom townhouses on the site known as Bridgewater Court. Eight of those units will be built with the help of Habitat for Humanity Canada. "This project represents another step in the Eves government's pledge to help create affordable housing units - particularly in high need areas of the province, like the City of Hamilton," said Young. The 40 units to be built on the site will include a mix of homeownership and rental units for low-income families, and rental units for moderate-income families. "By donating this land, the Eves government is helping Hamilton continue to grow and develop as a city," said Brad Clark, MPP for Stoney Creek and Ontario's Minister of Labour. "I'm excited and proud to be part of this development, as we make it easier and more affordable for Hamilton families to realize the dream of home ownership." "This new housing site and the land donation are in line with what Hamilton residents set out to achieve with Vision 2020," said Hamilton Mayor Robert Wade. "Bridgewater will immediately assist in improving the health and well-being of low-income families, and will make efficient and economic use of the infrastructure and services in our community." Habitat for Humanity, an international non-profit organization that seeks to eliminate poverty housing worldwide, will build the eight units targeted for homeownership with the help of the local affiliate, volunteers and the families. Habitat for Humanity Canada will offer these families interest-free, long-term mortgages. "The Bridgewater project will help break the cycle of poverty for people in need of housing," said Art Zuidema, chairman, Board of Directors, Habitat for Humanity Canada. "Our organization is proud to partner with these families to make their dream of homeownership a reality." Bridgewater Court site is located off Mud and Paramount Streets in the Stoney Creek area of the City of Hamilton. The 1.146-hectare (2.83-acre) site is currently vacant. More information about other housing projects can be found at www.mah.gov.on.ca. Contact: Linda Jones |
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