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submitted 11 months ago by girlfreddy@sh.itjust.works to c/canada@lemmy.ca

After selling his software business for millions, Marcel Lebrun decided to pour his time and money into an affordable housing project in Fredericton. CBC’s Harry Forestell takes a closer look at the 12 Neighbours community and its impact on the people who live there.

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[-] girlfreddy@sh.itjust.works 29 points 11 months ago

I'll play devil's advocate here ...

First is many homeless need an address to start receiving any monetary help at all (CPP, social assistance, disability, etc). This starts the process.

Second is many don't have jobs so wouldn't be able to afford the maintenance costs of a full-size house.

Third is this could be a starter home for some, where they could get a job and start saving for a down-payment on a home or a larger rental unit.

[-] ultratiem@lemmy.ca 8 points 11 months ago

Honestly, like 200 sq ft. You don’t share walls with your neighbours. No stomping on the ceiling.

For free? Yeah, I could make it work and I’m not even homeless ffs.

[-] girlfreddy@sh.itjust.works 5 points 11 months ago

It's not free. You pay 30% of your income (source is the video).

[-] terath@sh.itjust.works 6 points 11 months ago

I've always paid >50% of my income when I rented. Sounds good!

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