London’s $74-million windfall from the federal government to build more than 2,000 housing units comes with some strings for city hall, including a push to utilize public lands and boost the number of units allowed on a single property. London city hall, the first municipality in Canada to access Ottawa’s $4-billion federal housing fund, will be focusing on intensification in key areas, while giving homeowners more latitude to add units to their properties. Our Jennifer Bieman spoke to Mayor Josh Morgan about what the changes will mean for Londoners. Read More
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