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Nova Scotia capital plan: New public housing units to nearly double across province

News RoomBy News RoomFebruary 13, 2025
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By February 14, 2025, Nova Scotia will launch its latest capital plan for the 2025-26 fiscal year, marking nearly a double the number of new public housing units compared to historical records. The 2.4-billion dollar plan includes 242 new public housing units, an increase over the past 18 months by 222 units and 51 modular units. These new arrivals, closer to the first investments in public housing in the province in over three decades, align with the expectation that the province will transition away from older, polluting housing to more sustainable and connected options. The allocations for the capital phase, set to be completed by 2028, are leaving behind $1.4 billion for health, with 750.9 million dollars specifically allocated to hospital projects in Halifax and Cape Breton Regional Municipality. The government has expressed no word on the timing of completed housing units but is taking steps to allocate funding effectively to ensure maximum efficiency.

For Finance Minister John Lohr, the rapid move to plan more housing units reflects the province’s significant adjustment in its approach to housing. The government has打响 a new era of modular housing construction, upping the numbers to 261 new public housing units for the year, continuing the pattern of increased construction over the past 18 months. The capital plan is designed to serve as the cornerstone of a five-year transition period, with the intent to replace no fewer than 6602 former seniors housing units completed since the 2012 implementation of The National Seniorelfare Benefits Act. The government’s strategy is driven by a strong commitment to sustainability and public health, aiming to address concerns about housing costs and equip this process with the necessary infrastructure for a more inclusive and resilient society.

As the province moves into this phase, it becomes clear that Nova Scotia is no longer beholden to the old way of life. With millions in healthcare funding allocated towards urgent needs like.ceiling andmatching, the province is ready to take on a more intentional approach to public housing, which serves as the capital of its region. The next step for the province is to ensure that its housing policies align with its broader social and economic goals, paving the way for moves elsewhere, such as the cancellations of projects in街区 like Toronto and Vancouver during the fall of 2023. While the exact timeline for completed properties remains provisional, the move to another large capital is a significant step in Nova Scotia’s quest to be locally centered and prepare for a brighter, more sustainable future.

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