Denman Green Affordable Housing Proposal Details and Critique

governance · Denman Island

The Denman Green affordable housing project proposes 20 rent-controlled units on Denman Road, with 8 units at full market rent, 4 fully subsidized social housing units at $375/month, and 8 units partially subsidized at 30% of household income. The project has raised community debate about its effectiveness in addressing gentrification and affordability on Denman Island.

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  • “According to BC Housing, 8 of the 20 rental housing units in the Denman Green project proposal would be priced at full market value and only 4 would be fully subsidized social housing which would be available at a cost of $375 per month...The other 8 units would be partially subsidized by making them available at a rental cost of 30% of the total gross household income of the tenants.” — The Islands Grapevine – July 30th, 2020 (July 30th, 2020)

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