Expected to open in 2028, the centre will serve as a hub for research and development, community engagement and knowledge sharing.

Both the residential and non-residential sectors recorded increases of 0.4%.

The city’s workplan paves the way to increase housing and contribute to the provincial target of 285,000 new homes in the city by 2031.

Of the funding, $10 million is being allocated to the construction of the South End Community Centre.

While construction activity is increasing, the industry is finding gains in employment among its youngest working cohorts.