The $84 million BUILDINGFoundations Action Plan is creating better, safer public housing in Manitoba.
The Manitoba government’s recently-announced 10-point, $84 million BUILDINGFoundations Action Plan will invest in building renovations, better maintenance programs, new playgrounds, more attractive landscaping and tougher security measures.
Items in the action plan include:
- Improved safety including a dedicated investigative team to act on confidential tenant complaints and increased building security
- Home renovations including new roofs, windows, doors and energy efficiencies
- Annual inspections of all units and common areas to prevent mould
- Landscaping and children’s playgrounds
- A rapid graffiti removal program
- Community enrichment programs such as adult literacy, a Rewarding Work youth mentorship and new resource centres for tenants
Work has already begun and will continue over the next two years.
Transformation of Manitoba Housing Unveiled by Mackintosh (December 13, 2007)
Backgrounder A - KPMG Report Summary: The Case for Change: Transforming Manitoba Housing
Backgrounder B - Home Revitalization Initiative
Backgrounder C - Six-Point Security and Fire Safety Initiative
KPMG FINAL Report October 2007
Executive Summary (pdf 679 kb)
The Case for Change: Transforming Manitoba Housing (pdf 2.2MB)
Building Foundations Ten Point Action Plan (pdf)
