Regina’s city council is tackling a housing shortfall head-on, aiming to meet the rising demand for rental properties. With a forecasted need for almost 1,900 new housing units annually, they’re considering policy updates to double construction rates and enhance housing diversity. Key proposals include increasing grants, adjusting rental incentives, and converting vacant offices into livable spaces.
Why does this matter in Minot? Affordable housing is a big topic in politics these days at every level of American government. And when you’ve got a problem to solve, sometimes it’s a good idea to ask around and see how others are solving it.