New Affordable Housing Complex in Pleasantville Expected to be Finished Fall 2028
Construction has begun on a major affordable housing complex in Pleasantville, St. John's, featuring 137 units, 114 of which are designated as affordable. Developed by the Avalon Housing Trust, the project aims to provide long-term, non-profit housing with stable rent structures.
Why it matters
This project represents a significant public-private effort to address housing shortages and prevent the degradation of community living standards through sustainable, non-profit management.
Officials break ground on the new facility in Pleasantville (VOCM News)
Ground has officially been broken on what’s being called the “largest community housing project” in the province in over 40 years.
The apartment complex is being built on Churchill Avenue in the Pleasantville area of St. John’s.
The build includes 137 new homes for people – 114 of which will be affordable.
The site of the new affordable housing complex near Quidi Vidi Lake (VOCM News)
It is being Developed by the non-profit organization Avalon Housing Trust, with funding from all three levels of government.
Representative John Phillips says they will maintain ownership of the building and the goal is to break even, not to make a profit.
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