Gaspé wants to boost housing construction - Radio-Gaspésie

The lack of housing continues to be a concern in Gaspé. After some improvement, the rate of unoccupation fell to 0.3%, according to the most recent data shared by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

The City of Gaspé wants to stimulate the construction of new housing units in its territory. To this end, the City Council adopted a notice of motion in order to be able to negotiate with the Bourgade Management Group, which wants to develop an eco-quartier in the area of East York. Once adopted, the regulation will allow Gaspé to agree with the promoter to carry out the municipal works. According to the Mayor of Gaspé, Daniel Côté, it was time …