Saskatchewan affordable housing: Demolition of rental units in Regina fueling debate over government housing [Video]

Some vacant public housing units in north central regina are being demolished. The government says their condition poses a safety risk and removal is the only viable option.

The NDP opposition call’s the decision a symptom of government neglect.

Demolition crews are knocking down the last of over a dozen government rental housing units on Angus St. in North Central Regina.

Some had been damaged by fire. Others were in serious disrepair. Folks who work in area feel it’s unfortunate.

“Disappointing because these were nice houses at one point. If they were looked after properly they would have lasted 50 years or so,” community worker Priscilla English told CTV News.

“This one, I believe they’re knocking them down and they’re not going to put any more up and we’re going to have more and more individuals homeless, experiencing homelessness and on the streets,” worker Chelsea McCallum added.

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