The Town of Port Hawkesbury said it is getting helpful feedback from developers in its efforts to
construct more housing.
During last night’s regular monthly meeting, Mayor Brenda Chisholm-Beaton told councillors about a meeting between members of the town’s Housing Advisory Committee and local developers.
The mayor said those at the meeting discussed the town’s housing survey data; specifically rental amounts and those who want to be contacted by developers.
CAO Terry Doyle said there was excellent information exchanged, including advice on how to encourage other developers.
Once there is more information, Chisholm-Beaton said the developers expressed a desire to meet again to offer more tips on how to attract more investors and developers for various housing projects.
Town Councillor Blaine MacQuarrie reported to council that during a meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee on Nov. 18, zoning changes that could impact housing in the town, specifically the Garden Grannies Secondary Suites development and multi-unit housing options, were discussed. He said Eastern District Planning Commission staff have been asked to provide a report to the planning committee.