{"id":142446,"date":"2023-08-21T11:29:48","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T15:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/rwddev\/?p=142446"},"modified":"2023-08-21T11:29:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T15:29:51","slug":"district-denied-funding-for-affordable-housing-units","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/district-denied-funding-for-affordable-housing-units\/","title":{"rendered":"District denied funding for affordable housing units"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Muskoka District Councillors were left with more questions than answers after a funding proposal for a new 29-unit residential development in Bracebridge was denied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the most recent Community and Planning Services Committee, councillors were informed that their application for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) with a total project cost of up to $8.4 million had been denied. The development is to be located on Pine Street in Bracebridge behind McVittie Place and site preparation work has already begun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Huntsville Mayor Nancy Alcock and Coun. Don Smith, both of whom reported to their respective councils, CMHC has not provided any rationale as to why the project funding was declined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The objective of the RHI is to create new units of permanent affordable housing for target populations who are vulnerable. Through this additional funding, 4,500 new affordable units would be built with at least 25 per cent of investments going toward women-focused affordable housing projects. The District has committed $3.35 million towards the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the disappointing news, District staff will continue with site servicing efforts to reduce any delays in future construction when funding becomes available. They also plan to engage a cost consultant to refine the construction budget and complete the final design with the design consultant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>District staff said they will continue to work with the CMHC to seek alternate support for the project. Additionally, staff will discuss funding and financing options with other external partners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staff said construction of the building will begin as soon as funding is established and the building permit is received.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to staff, advancing site preparation ahead of confirmation of the funding was necessary to improve the District\u2019s chances of being successful in its application to CMHC. Despite being unsuccessful under RHI, the ability to be shovel-ready will help the District to advocate for other sources of funding, said staff.<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler!<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.<br \/>\nLocal news in your inbox so you don&#8217;t miss anything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background: #5cb85c url('https:\/\/d1iczxrky3cnb2.cloudfront.net\/red_logo.png') no-repeat 37px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 38px; padding-left: 75px; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 #1f5a89; text-shadow: 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-huntsville-doppler\">Click here to support local news<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Muskoka District Councillors were left with more questions than answers after a funding proposal for a new 29-unit residential development in Bracebridge was denied. 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