Two new affordable housing projects underway in Edmonton [Video]

Two new affordable housing projects are moving ahead with help from the federal government.

“We know that the need for housing is incredibly high here in Edmonton and projects like this one will help provide safe, affordable homes for those who need them,” said Coun. Ashley Salvador.

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One of the projects will happen in her ward. The St. Paul’s Lutheran Church has gifted its property at 9155 79 Ave. to the Right at Home Housing Society.

“This project includes 11 units of affordable housing, consisting of seven one-bedroom units, two of which are accessible, two two-bedroom units, and two four-bedroom units,” said Marisa Redmond, the Right at Home Housing Society’s executive director.

“The mom and dad or whatever the combination is, and their kids will be able to be in one of these apartments, one of these homes for $550 …