Media Availability: Mission 27-unit affordable housing regeneration celebration

Media are invited to attend today’s celebration for the regeneration of a 27-unit affordable housing property in the Southwest community of Mission.

What: Mission Redevelopment Celebration BBQ

When: Wednesday, July 26, presentation at 5:15 p.m. (media availability to follow)

Where: 316 20^th Avenue S.W.

Who:

• Mayor Naheed Nenshi
• Calgary Housing Company President Sarah Woodgate
• Minister of Justice MLA Calgary Buffalo Kathleen Ganley
• Minister of Veterans’ Affairs MP Calgary Centre Kent Hehr

Originally constructed in 1992, the Mission property has recently undergone building envelope regeneration that will extend its usable life by at least 30 years.

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On-site media contact:

Darren Nimegeers
Communications Consultant
Calgary Housing Company
Office: (587) 390-1243   Mobile: (403) 808-1607