More than 1,000 affordable homes could be built in Dundee between now and 2021, according to a new report.
The figures are revealed in Dundee City Council’s strategic housing investment plan which highlights the progress being made towards creating high quality, energy efficient new-build social rented housing.
The report sets out the affordable housing investment priorities of the council and its partners for the next five years, including a target to make 30% of properties for people with particular needs.
It is set against a backdrop of an expected £34.9 million of funds from the Scottish Government affordable housing investment programme between 2019 and 2021. Officials say the aim is to improve choice in communities, ensure that existing stable neighbourhoods are sustained and that the council continues to meet the needs of people with particular housing needs.
SNP councillor and neighbourhood services convener Kevin Cordell said: “Work has or is just about to start on more than 450 new affordable homes in areas across the city to add to those already completed by the council and its partners.
“New affordable homes will be springing up at nine sites including the former Mid Craigie Primary School, Eliza Street, Seagate and Pitkerro Road.”
