County staff proposal for 60 new affordable units for a property in Colborne goes before committee

The demand for rental housing in Northumberland is apparent, as vacancy rates are barely one percent. So, it may be good news when a proposal to build four three-storey buildings in Colborne goes before the Social Services Committee next week. A proposal to build 60 affordable apartments at 123 King Street East will be brought before politicians for consideration. This is in addition to the 39 units already existing on the site. The units will be a mix of rent-geared-to-income and market-value units. More importantly, it will be suitable for families and singles. In this interview, two officials from Northumberland County will preview the proposal and explain how it fits into the community's overall housing strategy and how the public can become involved.