Council supports APM development

There is a shortage of affordable/accessible housing for people with disabilities on P.E.I. and particularly in Charlottetown.

The 2009 P.E.I. Disability Services Review: Final Report, identified that there is a critical need for housing for people with disabilities.

The P.E.I. Council of People with Disabilities currently has a waiting list of over 100 individuals that are living in inappropriate housing due to the lack of inventory and housing options. The crisis has gotten considerately worse as the City of Charlottetown’s planning department continues to approve projects that replace affordable housing options with condos and student residences.

So you can imagine our amazement as we watch the process unfold around the proposed development by APM on Richmond Street. We think this is a great project that will enhance our downtown, strengthen our community, and help many people who are looking for affordable/accessible living space.

The home is one of the fundamental places that gives shape and meaning to people’s everyday lives. The home ideally should offer a combination of rest, peace, quiet, comfort and health.

The P.E.I. Council of People with Disabilities has daily requests in the Charlottetown office from people with disabilities who are looking for a wide range of accessible housing options.

Due to the limited inventory available, we have no options when trying to assist these citizens with their housing needs. It is for these reasons that we support the proposed APM housing development on Richmond Street. Marcia Carroll,

Executive Director,

P.E.I. Council of People with Disabilities