Here are the key points from Mayor Josh Morgan’s 2025 State of the City Address related to housing. LSTAR PAC members and staff were in the audience:
- Fund for Change: The fund, initially boosted by a $25-million anonymous donation, has now exceeded $37 million. This money is being actively used to combat homelessness.
- Homeless Hubs: Investments have been made in two municipal homeless hubs.
- Supportive Housing Units: Capital funding has been allocated for 100 supportive housing units.
- HART Hub: Morgan expressed optimism about securing funding for a provincial Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub, expected to open in the spring.
- Tiny Homes for Veterans: A partnership with St. Joseph’s Health Care and Homes for Heroes will establish a village of 20 tiny homes for homeless veterans at Parkwood Institute.
These initiatives highlight the city’s commitment to addressing homelessness and providing supportive housing solutions.
