628 responses were received in a survey from residents both in and outside of Fernie as the Regional District of East Kootenay revisits its Electoral Area A official community plan.
One of the leading concerns, like in urban centres, is the need for affordable housing.
Fernie Mayor Nic Milligan was asked if he feels that projects, like one proposed for his community’s old fire hall , addresses the need…
On the survey question of “do you have a need for housing for yourself, your family, or your employees, just over 31 percent said ‘yes’ which regional district planner Justin Cook considers a concern.
Of those in need of housing, 38 percent said it was for an employee, indicating a growing trend.
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