WOODSTOCK RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION CALLS FOR MORE SOCIAL HOUSING

'Need for greater share of affordable units on public land'

- GENEVIEVE SERRA

THE Woodstock Residents Association (WRA) expressed concerns about the ratio of market-related to social housing units, advocating for a majority of social housing in projects where public land is discounted.

They urged the City to clarify that "market units" are affordable housing and to reflect this accurately in public communication.

The City invited residents to an open day at the weekend, to discuss mixed-use residential developments in Woodstock and Salt River.

These projects aim to provide affordable housing and boost the local economy. Developments like Salt River Market, Fruit and Veg, Newmarket, and Pickwick properties are expected to create over 4500 residential units.