Kitchener's housing affordability strategy

[tomh009]

I wonder if the modular homes will be similar to these in Toronto.
https://www.blogto.com/city/2020/12/toro...vzgu5MBbGc

Looks like a nice quick way to put up respectable looking homes for those in need. The units look quite nice inside.

Interesting fact, for these: "At $2,000 per unit per month, each unit will cost about half what it takes to run emergency shelters." I have to wonder why both (shelter and these units) cost so much. My guess would be mostly the cost of support for these individuals, but I really don't know.

Yes. It's not the space, it's the people and the infrastructure.

And when you consider that it costs $4000/month or so to house one person in an emergency shelter, it starts making sense why a "housing first" policy can be not only good for the homeless people but also less expensive for the government.