The YWCA Halifax has opened 32 new affordable homes in Dartmouth South, providing much-needed housing for women and children facing homelessness. The project was funded by the federal government, the Province of Nova Scotia, the Halifax Regional Municipality, and the YWCA Halifax.
The federal government hasallocated millions to Shannon Park, a former military site in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, for housing development. The move, which includes plans for 3,000 dwelling units, commercial space, and public parkland, has raised questions among provincial and municipal officials regarding community engagement, placement, and the provision of housing for people experiencing homelessness.
