EDMONTON- Despite strong opposition in some neighbourhoods, city council voted Tuesday to rezone eight surplus school sites for seniors housing.

“There’s definitely going to be a need for more of this (housing) in the future. More importantly, it’s a good spot for low-rise housing,” said Coun. Don Iveson, part of the 9-3 majority that approved the motion.

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