{"id":39812,"date":"2023-10-27T07:19:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T10:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=39812"},"modified":"2023-10-27T07:19:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T10:19:00","slug":"black-bay-real-estate-group-focused-on-affordable-housing-development-in-n-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=39812","title":{"rendered":"Black Bay Real Estate group focused on affordable housing development in N.S."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;188&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;127&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>From a press release<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HALIFAX:<\/strong> Access to affordable housing in Nova Scotia is at an all-time low, and has reached a critical state. A recent<br \/>study found that Nova Scotia needs to build or acquire over 33,000 units of affordable, non-market housing in the next 10 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address this, BlackBay Real Estate Group has been actively working to make housing more affordable in<br \/>communities across Nova Scotia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BlackBay recently acquired several properties and is committed to keeping over half of the units affordable for the next 10<br \/>years. This is a significant focus for BlackBay and underscores continued efforts to increase housing supply and create a<br \/>more inclusive housing environment for Nova Scotia residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur focus is to build on BlackBay&#8217;s core values: Ensuring that all our properties are not only safe and habitable but also<br \/>modern, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly,\u201d said Greg Smith, Chief Operations Officer for BlackBay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;34&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate group=&#8221;6&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDoing our part to positively impact the affordability challenges in Atlantic Canada is the right thing to do and for new<br \/>acquisition we will continue to include an affordability component.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Affordable housing stands as one of Canada&#8217;s most pressing public policy concerns. BlackBay is committed to playing a<br \/>role within the private sector to actively contribute to addressing this critical issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BlackBay has begun working with municipalities and will actively be working with stakeholders and various levels of government to find solutions to addressing the affordable housing issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur commitment extends beyond affordability. We are actively working to increase the number of new housing units and<br \/>diligently working to revitalize our buildings while placing a strong emphasis on investing in the communities we work<br \/>and live in,\u201d said Smith. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;71&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;192&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAdditionally, we are prioritizing the exterior facades, hallways, and common areas across all our<br \/>properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This gives our tenants a sense of pride, ensuring a high-quality living experience within each BlackBay<br \/>property.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the properties recently acquired, BlackBay has some very exciting acquisitions on the horizon that involve<br \/>creating new housing for underserved markets in Atlantic Canada while ensuring that over half of the units are affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;31&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;148&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;188&#8243;] [adrotate banner=&#8221;127&#8243;] From a press release HALIFAX: Access to affordable housing in Nova Scotia is at an all-time low, and has reached a critical state. A recentstudy found that Nova Scotia needs to build or acquire over 33,000 units of affordable, non-market housing in the next 10 years. 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