Listowel Gardens Breaks Ground with a Focus on Attainable Housing in North Perth

North Perth, April 26, 2025 – A significant step toward addressing housing needs in North Perth was taken today as municipal staff and council members joined developers to celebrate the official ground-breaking of Listowel Gardens. This development project aims to contribute to the community's growing demand for diverse and attainable housing options.​

Phase one of the development is scheduled for completion in Spring 2026. At the completion of 3 phases, Listowel Gardens will feature 178 one- and two-bedroom suites, a resident-friendly clubhouse, and a nearby commercial space, designed to support a vibrant and connected neighbourhood for individuals, families, and local businesses.

The development is supported through the Municipality’s Attainable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP), adopted in August 2024. The CIP aims to minimize financial barriers to the creation of affordable and attainable housing within the Municipality, encouraging the development of a mix of housing options. Objectives of the CIP include reducing the number of vacant or underutilized buildings, increasing the inventory of attainable housing, and encouraging a range of affordable units from deeply affordable to close-to-market.​

Through targeted incentives, the CIP reduces financial barriers for developers while promoting long-term community benefits. Listowel Gardens is the first project utilizing this program to meet the evolving needs of North Perth’s residents.​

“This project marks a milestone in the Municipality of North Perth’s journey to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time – housing. We are not immune to the nationwide housing pressures that communities across Canada are grappling with. Housing availability and affordability have been stretched thin, especially for the working people who form the backbone of our agricultural, industrial, and commercial sectors.” said Mayor Kasenberg.

To learn more about the Community Improvement Plan and how it supports local development, visit the Municipality of North Perth’s website at www.northperth.ca.

For questions, please contact:

Kriss Snell, Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of North Perth
ksnell@northperth.ca
519-291-2950

Listowel Gardens Breaks Ground with a Focus on Attainable Housing in North Perth