Advocates are calling for changes in municipal, provincial and federal building codes to mandate accessible features in residential buildings, additional incentives for developers to build more accessible units and more public education on why accessible homes are needed in the first place.
Fredericton city staff are working on new zoning rules that would allow apartment units to be built in parts of the city traditionally reserved for commercial use, such as around Prospect Street, St. Mary's Street and Bishop Drive, all away from the downtown.
In the meantime, the city has set aside $250,000 to encourage developers to build more affordable units. It's also looking at new rules for Airbnb operators.
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