MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA – The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg (MODL) and Nest Affordable Living Association (NEST) are pleased to announce that they have entered into negotiations on the sale of the former Centre School property. NEST has proposed a refit of the property into 100 affordable living rental units along with commercial community space. The Mayor and Council are in full support of the proposed project and the desired outcomes for our community.
NEST is currently undertaking environmental and construction refit design/engineering processes that will breathe new life into the former school facility which holds fond memories for thousands across the region.
"We are pleased to be working with the Municipality to bring this important project to our community," says NEST President Matthew Thompson. "We look forward to working together to create a vibrant, sustainable community that will provide much-needed affordable housing for the municipality."
Centre Village will contain 100 deeply affordable living units, ranging from bachelors to three-bedrooms, a social community business' incubator site, 10 commercial spaces, 20 short term rental suites, a café, and a convenience store.
“Like many Nova Scotia municipalities, the Municipality is experiencing a housing crisis,” says Mayor Carolyn Bolivar-Getson. “We are pleased to be working with NEST and expect Centre Village to provide much-needed affordable housing to the community.”
For more information on Centre Village the Capital Campaign and how you can become part of this project, visit nesthousing.ca.
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Nest Affordable Living Association based in Bridgewater leads, supports, and builds robust community-based affordable housing throughout Nova Scotia, producing vibrant, healthy, and diverse communities for all Nova Scotians. Additionally, they strengthen the affordable not-for-profit housing sector by building capacity for low to middle income workers and positively impacting housing excellence, providing innovative living solutions and opportunities for their clients.
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