Esquimalt will address the need for multi-family housing using a $10,000 grant from the PlanH Healthy Communities Fund.
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According to a release from the township, EsquimaltB次元官网网址檚 new design guidelines project will rely on research and public engagement opportunities to create a final report with B次元官网网址渞ecommended policies and design guidelines for ground-oriented multi-family housing.B次元官网网址�
The project will also look at ways for encouraging interaction and health in Esquimalt communities.
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The guidelines are expected to be completed in fall, 2019 and will guide changes to the townB次元官网网址檚 Official Community Plan.
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