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'THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY'

NICK FEARNS nfearns@niagarathisweek.com

You do not have to go very far to hear a story about the high price of housing or the struggle to find somewhere affordable.

For someone people, the obvious solution to that problem is to increase the housing supply.

Vi Vrbanac has lived in Dain City for over 40 years. She has been called the unofficial mayor of the suburb, which is located at the most southern point of Welland.

Vrbanac said prior to the housing expansion in Dain City, there were 600 homes. Now, over 3,000 homes have been planned for the area, along with the associated parks and schools.

The development is welcome by some, but others have had a different experience.

Vrbanac said many residents have experienced flooding, in

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