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Nearly 200 affordable housing units left abandoned in eastern Montreal

CTV Montreal07.31.2025
Nearly 200 affordable housing units left abandoned in eastern Montreal
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TL;DR
Nearly 200 affordable housing units in eastern Montreal have been left abandoned for years, despite the urgent demand for affordable housing in the city. Originally intended for low-income residents, these units remain empty due to issues such as incomplete construction, mismanagement, and bureaucratic hurdles. Local advocacy groups are calling for immediate action to utilize these spaces and alleviate the housing crisis, emphasizing the need for government intervention to resolve the situation.
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