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Municipality aims to capture urban and rural perspectives on housing
FORT McMURRAY, AB. — Housing is a hot topic from coast to coast, and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is no exception.
The municipality has launched a Housing Needs Assessment to better understand and respond to the region’s diverse housing challenges. Officials say the strategy will be shaped by input from both urban and rural residents, with a survey open until Sept. 26.
An open house is planned for Sept. 24 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Jubilee Building at 9909 Franklin Ave. Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions and share feedback in person.
The assessment is aligned with the Municipal Development Plan and will take a detailed look at current housing conditions. Officials say public feedback will be key in ensuring the strategy reflects the realities across the region and helps organizations plan future housing initiatives.
Housing is described as a shared responsibility with other levels of government, while the municipality oversees the planning and development of projects through the private sector and community agencies.
Residents can take part by filling out the survey online at rmwb.ca/housingneeds, calling Pulse at 780-743-7000 or toll-free at 1-800-973-9663, or by requesting a paper copy at rural municipal offices and participating community partner locations.
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