Provincial plans for social service hub stir both hope and concern in downtown Brandon

News Source : CBC News
News Summary
- Manitoba Housing is exploring plans to transform a long-vacant seniors' centre in downtown Brandon, Man
- Some see the potential hub as a lifeline for vulnerable residents and others fear it could undermine ongoing efforts to revitalize the core
- The Brandon Downtown Business Improvement Zone says there are a lot of conflicting views about what best suits the vacant space
Manitoba Housing is exploring plans to transform a longvacant seniors centre in downtown Brandon, Man., into a social services hub.But as the province gathers community input, tensions are rising [+4288 chars]