Brantford shares its community housing strategy [Video]

Some of the tenants at Lucy Marco Place in downtown Brantford have gone from tents, to tenants.

The community housing building on Queen Street opened its doors last month.

“It’s providing ample opportunities for individuals living different walks of lives, living precarious, whether they’re coming from a motel system or from an encampment system,” explained Adrian Tilochand, the city’s housing operations manager.

“Most folks have signed lease agreements,” added Mary Musson, the senior director of community service and social development. “This is their permanent home.”

Located across the street from Brantford City Hall, Lucy Marco Place has 41 brand new affordable housing units. The apartments are not big, and not luxurious, but they give a home for those who don’t have one.

Inside one of the units at Lucy Marco Place in Brantford on Nov. 25, 2024. (Krista Sharpe/CTV News)

The city bought the building two years ago from Wilfrid …