Federal funding to support 11 housing projects in Winnipeg [Video]

The push to build more housing in Winnipeg took a big step forward Thursday.

Eleven projects will split $25 million in grants through the federal housing accelerator fund, including a vacant long-term care home on Edmonton Street.

“Those projects are focused on affordable housing, deeply affordable housing, rent, rental income and many other exciting aspects that will get more housing built within Winnipeg,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham.

$3.5 million will go toward the U of W Community Renewal Corporation and their partners to renovate the former Parkview Place. The project plans to have 180 social, transitional and affordable units, as well as a daycare and space for social services and newcomer supports.

“We know there’s the demand and we know that even with these projects built, we’re probably not meeting all of it, but we’re, I think, starting as a city to really make a dent,” said Jeremy Read, the …