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
News Releases:
December 18, 2008:
BuildingFoundations Bursaries Help Students Build Brighter Futures
Backgrounder - Recipients
December 2, 2008:
Province Announces Manitoba Housing Revitalization Funding Immediately Doubled to $48 Million
December 13, 2007:
Transformation of Manitoba Housing Unveiled by Mackintosh
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
Final Report:
KPMG FINAL Report October 2007
Executive Summary (pdf 679 kb)
The Case for Change: Transforming Manitoba Housing (pdf 2.2MB)
Action Plan:
Building Foundations Ten Point Action Plan (pdf)
