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Affordable Housing

Nicholas L. M. Allen

May 17, 2023

It is going to be harder and harder for people to justify moving here to work when they wont be able to find anywhere to live. 

Affordable housing has been at the forefront of discussion at numerous council meetings since I have moved to the Crowsnest Pass. 

As someone who requires relatively inexpensive accommodations, it has been difficult to hear the discussions around making places affordable. So many people don’t want the affordable housing near them. That is such a truly awful mindset. 

If you don’t want affordable housing in your community, where do you think minimum wage workers are going to live? Unlike what is generally believed, the majority of minimum wage workers are not high school students, they require a place to live, spending their own money.

It pains me to listen in as the decision to move forward with these options is delayed and the minute details pored over. 

Luckily, I was able to find a place I can afford when moving here thanks to Lisa. Many of the people coming to the Crowsnest Pass are not so lucky. 

It is going to be harder and harder for people to justify moving here to work when they wont be able to find anywhere to live. 

Personally, I think the community can do much better to support those needing attainable housing.

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