New Housing Alternatives
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NHA is a Canada-wide research partnership based at UofT. Bringing together academics & community organizations from across the country, NHA explores policies and community-led alternatives that could transform Canada's inequitable housing system.
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New Housing Alternatives
New Housing Alternatives (NHA) is a pan-Canadian research partnership, begun in 2024, to understand the problems with our housing system and to research ways
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NHA Podcast Episode 2: Non-Profit Housing Solutions
This week, we're excited to share the 2nd episode of the New Housing Alternatives podcast, in which hosts Cherise Berda and Ren Thomas are joined by Jill Atkey, CEO of the BC NonProfit Housing Association (BCNPHA). We talk about the impressive…
This week, we're excited to share the 2nd episode of the New Housing Alternatives podcast, in which hosts Cherise Berda and Ren Thomas are joined by Jill Atkey, CEO of the BC NonProfit Housing Association (BCNPHA). We talk about the impressive…
NHA Podcast Episode 2: Non-Profit Housing Solutions
This week, we're excited to share the 2nd episode of the New Housing Alternatives podcast, in which hosts Cherise Berda and Ren Thomas are joined by Jill Atkey, CEO of the BC NonProfit Housing Association (BCNPHA). We talk about the impressive growth of the movement for community-owned housing in British Columbia — the result of decades of organizing between non-profit, co-op & indigenous-led housing organizations.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
NHA Podcast Episode 2: Non-Profit Housing Solutions
This week, we're excited to share the 2nd episode of the New Housing Alternatives podcast, in which hosts Cherise Berda and Ren Thomas are joined by Jill Atkey, CEO of the BC NonProfit Housing Association (BCNPHA). We talk about the impressive…
This week, we're excited to share the 2nd episode of the New Housing Alternatives podcast, in which hosts Cherise Berda and Ren Thomas are joined by Jill Atkey, CEO of the BC NonProfit Housing Association (BCNPHA). We talk about the impressive…
Yesterday, Bill 60 passed, rolling back many tenant protections.
NHAs' new analysis focuses on 6 major changes under Bill 60.
It explores how each will erode tenant protections & further fuel Ontario's homelessness crisis. 🧵👇
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NHAs' new analysis focuses on 6 major changes under Bill 60.
It explores how each will erode tenant protections & further fuel Ontario's homelessness crisis. 🧵👇
newhousingalternatives.ca/ontarios-bil...
November 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Yesterday, Bill 60 passed, rolling back many tenant protections.
NHAs' new analysis focuses on 6 major changes under Bill 60.
It explores how each will erode tenant protections & further fuel Ontario's homelessness crisis. 🧵👇
newhousingalternatives.ca/ontarios-bil...
NHAs' new analysis focuses on 6 major changes under Bill 60.
It explores how each will erode tenant protections & further fuel Ontario's homelessness crisis. 🧵👇
newhousingalternatives.ca/ontarios-bil...
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Tomorrow, Nov. 22, marks the 25th anniversary of National Housing Day, a day to stand up for housing as a human right and recommit to ensuring everyone has a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. Read our reflection on the wins, misses and what’s next for housing in Canada: buff.ly/FCPramy
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Tomorrow, Nov. 22, marks the 25th anniversary of National Housing Day, a day to stand up for housing as a human right and recommit to ensuring everyone has a safe, secure and affordable place to call home. Read our reflection on the wins, misses and what’s next for housing in Canada: buff.ly/FCPramy
Out today! NHAs' new podcast's 2nd episode, ft. Jill Atkey (CEO of BCNPHA)
We talk recent wins in the movement for non-profit & co-op housing in BC, like the Rental Protection Fund.
And we ask why these community-led models may be preferable to gov't ownership.
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We talk recent wins in the movement for non-profit & co-op housing in BC, like the Rental Protection Fund.
And we ask why these community-led models may be preferable to gov't ownership.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/n...
Nonprofit Housing Solutions
Podcast Episode · New Housing Alternatives · 2025-11-21 · 25m
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November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Out today! NHAs' new podcast's 2nd episode, ft. Jill Atkey (CEO of BCNPHA)
We talk recent wins in the movement for non-profit & co-op housing in BC, like the Rental Protection Fund.
And we ask why these community-led models may be preferable to gov't ownership.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/n...
We talk recent wins in the movement for non-profit & co-op housing in BC, like the Rental Protection Fund.
And we ask why these community-led models may be preferable to gov't ownership.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/n...
Tomorrow, check out the 2nd episode of our new NHA podcast!
This month our guest is Jill Atkey, CEO of the BC Non-Profit Housing Association.
We explore the impressive growth of non-profit housing in British Columbia and ask what other provinces can learn from the BC experience.
This month our guest is Jill Atkey, CEO of the BC Non-Profit Housing Association.
We explore the impressive growth of non-profit housing in British Columbia and ask what other provinces can learn from the BC experience.
November 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Tomorrow, check out the 2nd episode of our new NHA podcast!
This month our guest is Jill Atkey, CEO of the BC Non-Profit Housing Association.
We explore the impressive growth of non-profit housing in British Columbia and ask what other provinces can learn from the BC experience.
This month our guest is Jill Atkey, CEO of the BC Non-Profit Housing Association.
We explore the impressive growth of non-profit housing in British Columbia and ask what other provinces can learn from the BC experience.
A concise overview of budget 2025.
“The new Build Canada Homes program…[is] more of a pilot program than a generational investment. The 4k homes to be started under BCH next year is small potatoes relative to needs."
3/4's of the headline housing investment "is a carryover from previous budgets."
“The new Build Canada Homes program…[is] more of a pilot program than a generational investment. The 4k homes to be started under BCH next year is small potatoes relative to needs."
3/4's of the headline housing investment "is a carryover from previous budgets."
Despite all the talk of “generational investments” in budget 2025, no one seems particularly inspired by this budget or its investment plan. Where’s the moon shot, the national project(s) that Canadians can rally behind? By @marclee.bsky.social #Budget2025
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Talking ‘bout my generational investment: Why the federal budget fails to meet the moment - CCPA
Budget 2025 featured talk of “generational investments” and proclaimed a headline number of $1 trillion in combined new public and private investment over five years. Yet no one seems particularly ins...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
A concise overview of budget 2025.
“The new Build Canada Homes program…[is] more of a pilot program than a generational investment. The 4k homes to be started under BCH next year is small potatoes relative to needs."
3/4's of the headline housing investment "is a carryover from previous budgets."
“The new Build Canada Homes program…[is] more of a pilot program than a generational investment. The 4k homes to be started under BCH next year is small potatoes relative to needs."
3/4's of the headline housing investment "is a carryover from previous budgets."
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Our first HCRC webinar is next week!
True to This, Not New to This explores the deep roots of community-led housing through land stewardship, mutual aid, and freedom-making.
RSVP: housingcommonsresearch.ca/webinars/com...
#CommunityLedHousing #LandStewardship #MutualAid #HousingJustice
True to This, Not New to This explores the deep roots of community-led housing through land stewardship, mutual aid, and freedom-making.
RSVP: housingcommonsresearch.ca/webinars/com...
#CommunityLedHousing #LandStewardship #MutualAid #HousingJustice
True to This, Not New to This – Community-Led Housing Roots
Explore the deep roots of community-led housing through Black land stewardship, mutual aid, and freedom-making traditions in this free webinar.
housingcommonsresearch.ca
November 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Our first HCRC webinar is next week!
True to This, Not New to This explores the deep roots of community-led housing through land stewardship, mutual aid, and freedom-making.
RSVP: housingcommonsresearch.ca/webinars/com...
#CommunityLedHousing #LandStewardship #MutualAid #HousingJustice
True to This, Not New to This explores the deep roots of community-led housing through land stewardship, mutual aid, and freedom-making.
RSVP: housingcommonsresearch.ca/webinars/com...
#CommunityLedHousing #LandStewardship #MutualAid #HousingJustice
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“It very well could be a good start, but my concern is that it’s not going to scale up fast enough. The fiscal commitment is pretty weak … it’s not what I would think of as a generational investment," says CCPA senior economist
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Federal budget falls short on housing affordability, experts say
Academics and builders’ associations say the Liberal government has watered down its election pledges
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November 13, 2025 at 5:52 PM
“It very well could be a good start, but my concern is that it’s not going to scale up fast enough. The fiscal commitment is pretty weak … it’s not what I would think of as a generational investment," says CCPA senior economist
@marclee.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
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New from NHAs' blog: our analysis of Ontario's Bill 60.
Bill 60, as proposed, will make it easier & faster to evict tenants.
We explore 6 proposed changes, showing how they will erode tenants protections & further fuel Ontario's homelessness crisis 👇🧵
newhousingalternatives.ca/ontarios-bil...
Bill 60, as proposed, will make it easier & faster to evict tenants.
We explore 6 proposed changes, showing how they will erode tenants protections & further fuel Ontario's homelessness crisis 👇🧵
newhousingalternatives.ca/ontarios-bil...
Ontario’s Bill 60 Will Make it Easier and Faster for Landlords to Evict Tenants - New Housing Alternatives
Doug Ford's Bill 60 proposes changes to the Residential Tenancies Act that will erode tenant protections and worsen the homelessness crisis.
newhousingalternatives.ca
November 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
New from NHAs' blog: our analysis of Ontario's Bill 60.
Bill 60, as proposed, will make it easier & faster to evict tenants.
We explore 6 proposed changes, showing how they will erode tenants protections & further fuel Ontario's homelessness crisis 👇🧵
newhousingalternatives.ca/ontarios-bil...
Bill 60, as proposed, will make it easier & faster to evict tenants.
We explore 6 proposed changes, showing how they will erode tenants protections & further fuel Ontario's homelessness crisis 👇🧵
newhousingalternatives.ca/ontarios-bil...
NHA proudly joins 134 organizations across Ontario in demanding that #Bill60 — what we call the "Create Encampments Faster Act" — is repealed.
Read this co-signed to Premier Ford and demand action from Ford and Ontario's municipalities to protect renters: tinyurl.com/StopBill60
Read this co-signed to Premier Ford and demand action from Ford and Ontario's municipalities to protect renters: tinyurl.com/StopBill60
ND + EJC - Open Letter on Bill 60
Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, should be called the “Create Encampments Faster” Act. The legislative changes enshrined in Bill 60 will contribute to an escalating homelessness cr...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
NHA proudly joins 134 organizations across Ontario in demanding that #Bill60 — what we call the "Create Encampments Faster Act" — is repealed.
Read this co-signed to Premier Ford and demand action from Ford and Ontario's municipalities to protect renters: tinyurl.com/StopBill60
Read this co-signed to Premier Ford and demand action from Ford and Ontario's municipalities to protect renters: tinyurl.com/StopBill60
Great piece by Ricardo Tranjan, advancing a powerful idea:
"Now that condo prices are down, Ottawa should buy them in bulk"
Condo investors should be given "a way out, not a bail out".
Non-profits & coops should be given this expanding stock to rent out.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
"Now that condo prices are down, Ottawa should buy them in bulk"
Condo investors should be given "a way out, not a bail out".
Non-profits & coops should be given this expanding stock to rent out.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: Now that condo prices are down, Ottawa should buy them in bulk
The measure would have to be communicated as a one-off; the government wouldn’t want to encourage new condo developments
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Great piece by Ricardo Tranjan, advancing a powerful idea:
"Now that condo prices are down, Ottawa should buy them in bulk"
Condo investors should be given "a way out, not a bail out".
Non-profits & coops should be given this expanding stock to rent out.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
"Now that condo prices are down, Ottawa should buy them in bulk"
Condo investors should be given "a way out, not a bail out".
Non-profits & coops should be given this expanding stock to rent out.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
We're thrilled to be launching the first episode of our New Housing Alternatives podcast!
Join us as we speak with researchers, builders, & activists to uncover the roots of Canada's housing crisis, and the community-led solutions we can build on now.
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Join us as we speak with researchers, builders, & activists to uncover the roots of Canada's housing crisis, and the community-led solutions we can build on now.
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Defining Affordable Housing | New Housing Alternatives | Episode 1
Dive into the complexities of affordable housing in Canada with this episode, which unpacks the terminology, challenges, and policy debates shaping the nation’s housing landscape. Through expert inter...
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October 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We're thrilled to be launching the first episode of our New Housing Alternatives podcast!
Join us as we speak with researchers, builders, & activists to uncover the roots of Canada's housing crisis, and the community-led solutions we can build on now.
share.transistor.fm/s/4b2bd35b
Join us as we speak with researchers, builders, & activists to uncover the roots of Canada's housing crisis, and the community-led solutions we can build on now.
share.transistor.fm/s/4b2bd35b
Today, 7pm at U of T!
Join us for a panel discussion and public launch of the Housing Commons Research Centre, featuring leaders from the co-op and community land trust movements and mutual aid networks.
RSVP here👇
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Join us for a panel discussion and public launch of the Housing Commons Research Centre, featuring leaders from the co-op and community land trust movements and mutual aid networks.
RSVP here👇
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Reimagining Housing as a Commons
Introducing the Housing Commons Research Centre, a virtual space dedicated to advancing community-led housing in Canada and beyond.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Today, 7pm at U of T!
Join us for a panel discussion and public launch of the Housing Commons Research Centre, featuring leaders from the co-op and community land trust movements and mutual aid networks.
RSVP here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/reimaginin...
Join us for a panel discussion and public launch of the Housing Commons Research Centre, featuring leaders from the co-op and community land trust movements and mutual aid networks.
RSVP here👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/reimaginin...
Exciting to see the City of Toronto moving forward with its public developer model!
The City is set to complete its 1st of 5 projects as a public developer by next fall, building 42 new affordable & supportive homes operated by Parkdale Activity & Recreation Centre.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The City is set to complete its 1st of 5 projects as a public developer by next fall, building 42 new affordable & supportive homes operated by Parkdale Activity & Recreation Centre.
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Affordable housing units in Parkdale set to be built by fall 2026: Mayor Chow | CBC News
The city’s new rent-geared-to-income supportive housing units in Parkdale will now be completed by the fall of 2026, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow announced Friday.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Exciting to see the City of Toronto moving forward with its public developer model!
The City is set to complete its 1st of 5 projects as a public developer by next fall, building 42 new affordable & supportive homes operated by Parkdale Activity & Recreation Centre.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The City is set to complete its 1st of 5 projects as a public developer by next fall, building 42 new affordable & supportive homes operated by Parkdale Activity & Recreation Centre.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Join us 7pm next Friday, Oct 17 at U of T!
This public panel considers how to build the movement for community-led housing across Canada.
It also launches NHA's Housing Commons Research Centre, a new interactive platform for housing researchers & practitioners.
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This public panel considers how to build the movement for community-led housing across Canada.
It also launches NHA's Housing Commons Research Centre, a new interactive platform for housing researchers & practitioners.
www.eventbrite.com/e/reimaginin...
Reimagining Housing as a Commons
Introducing the Housing Commons Research Centre, a virtual space dedicated to advancing community-led housing in Canada and beyond.
www.eventbrite.com
October 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Join us 7pm next Friday, Oct 17 at U of T!
This public panel considers how to build the movement for community-led housing across Canada.
It also launches NHA's Housing Commons Research Centre, a new interactive platform for housing researchers & practitioners.
www.eventbrite.com/e/reimaginin...
This public panel considers how to build the movement for community-led housing across Canada.
It also launches NHA's Housing Commons Research Centre, a new interactive platform for housing researchers & practitioners.
www.eventbrite.com/e/reimaginin...
We're excited to have awarded our first annual round of research funding to 8 important new projects!
Each will be conducted by & about our partners, providing opportunities to compare evolving strategies to protect & expand access to affordable housing.
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Each will be conducted by & about our partners, providing opportunities to compare evolving strategies to protect & expand access to affordable housing.
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NHA Awards Funding to Eight New Projects Researching Community-led Housing Alternatives - New Housing Alternatives
NHA is excited to announce that we have awarded our first annual round of research funding to eight important new projects!
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September 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
We're excited to have awarded our first annual round of research funding to 8 important new projects!
Each will be conducted by & about our partners, providing opportunities to compare evolving strategies to protect & expand access to affordable housing.
newhousingalternatives.ca/nha-awards-f...
Each will be conducted by & about our partners, providing opportunities to compare evolving strategies to protect & expand access to affordable housing.
newhousingalternatives.ca/nha-awards-f...
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The federal government recently launched Build Canada Homes, signalling renewed leadership on affordable housing. While this is a promising start, to truly tackle the housing and homelessness crisis, the agency must prioritize those in greatest housing need. Read our analysis: buff.ly/VV4e0Hs
September 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The federal government recently launched Build Canada Homes, signalling renewed leadership on affordable housing. While this is a promising start, to truly tackle the housing and homelessness crisis, the agency must prioritize those in greatest housing need. Read our analysis: buff.ly/VV4e0Hs
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Happy to share this essay on the unevenness of evictions across the City of Toronto…check it out at @metropolitiques.bsky.social…
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Great new piece by my @metropolitiques.bsky.social colleague @docdantzler.bsky.social Visible Minorities, Visible Risk: Toronto’s Unequal Eviction (...) - Metropolitics url:https://metropolitics.org/Visible-Minorities-Visible-Risk-Toronto-s-Unequal-Eviction-Burden.html
September 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Happy to share this essay on the unevenness of evictions across the City of Toronto…check it out at @metropolitiques.bsky.social…
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Across Canada, more & more neighbourhoods are launching Community Land Trusts.
45 CLTs now exist, with almost 2/3s launched since 2019.
"A Case for CLTs in Canada" explains how this model creates permanently affordable homes, and calls for large scale investment.
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45 CLTs now exist, with almost 2/3s launched since 2019.
"A Case for CLTs in Canada" explains how this model creates permanently affordable homes, and calls for large scale investment.
bsh.ubc.ca/a-case-for-c...
A Case for Community Land Trusts in Canada: A Summary of Promising Community Practices and Public Policy Options
BSH's report, A Case for Community Land Trusts in Canada, not only outlines key the benefits of CLTs, but offers policy recommendations to structurally shift the housing market towards a more affordab...
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September 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Across Canada, more & more neighbourhoods are launching Community Land Trusts.
45 CLTs now exist, with almost 2/3s launched since 2019.
"A Case for CLTs in Canada" explains how this model creates permanently affordable homes, and calls for large scale investment.
bsh.ubc.ca/a-case-for-c...
45 CLTs now exist, with almost 2/3s launched since 2019.
"A Case for CLTs in Canada" explains how this model creates permanently affordable homes, and calls for large scale investment.
bsh.ubc.ca/a-case-for-c...
ICYMI, this Toronto Star article explores recent debates over financial landlords.
In it, NHA partner Martine August critiques new research by CMHC, showing other studies more robustly demonstrate financial firms are making rental housing less affordable.
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In it, NHA partner Martine August critiques new research by CMHC, showing other studies more robustly demonstrate financial firms are making rental housing less affordable.
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September 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
ICYMI, this Toronto Star article explores recent debates over financial landlords.
In it, NHA partner Martine August critiques new research by CMHC, showing other studies more robustly demonstrate financial firms are making rental housing less affordable.
www.pressreader.com/canada/toron...
In it, NHA partner Martine August critiques new research by CMHC, showing other studies more robustly demonstrate financial firms are making rental housing less affordable.
www.pressreader.com/canada/toron...
Check out this great new report by @policyalternatives.ca (CCPA).
It reflects on the history of the West Broadway Community Land Trust, a pioneering CLT in Winnipeg.
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It reflects on the history of the West Broadway Community Land Trust, a pioneering CLT in Winnipeg.
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Looking back at the West Broadway Community Land Trust - CCPA
This research looks back at the West Broadway Community Land Trust in Winnipeg to learn lessons for the future.
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September 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Check out this great new report by @policyalternatives.ca (CCPA).
It reflects on the history of the West Broadway Community Land Trust, a pioneering CLT in Winnipeg.
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
It reflects on the history of the West Broadway Community Land Trust, a pioneering CLT in Winnipeg.
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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The Bundling Assets lab, funded by CMHC & co-run w/ SHS Inc, looks at how nonmarket actors can collaborate to loan equity, develop sites & share management while maintaining org. autonomy. Join us for the launch of the 1st report, based on lessons from 3 practices us06web.zoom.us/webi...
August 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Bundling Assets lab, funded by CMHC & co-run w/ SHS Inc, looks at how nonmarket actors can collaborate to loan equity, develop sites & share management while maintaining org. autonomy. Join us for the launch of the 1st report, based on lessons from 3 practices us06web.zoom.us/webi...
27 housing experts call on BC to reassess recent housing bills they say are📈 land values, speculation & "the wrong kind of supply" (“small, very expensive condos…that replace older affordable rental”).
They call for taxes “to manage land prices” & more non-market housing.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
They call for taxes “to manage land prices” & more non-market housing.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
B.C. housing experts argue in open letter that more supply alone will not solve crisis | CBC News
A number of B.C. urban planners and housing professors are arguing in an open letter to the provincial government that it should stop prioritizing adding more housing supply, and instead focus on addi...
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August 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
27 housing experts call on BC to reassess recent housing bills they say are📈 land values, speculation & "the wrong kind of supply" (“small, very expensive condos…that replace older affordable rental”).
They call for taxes “to manage land prices” & more non-market housing.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
They call for taxes “to manage land prices” & more non-market housing.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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A great pleasure to have collaborated with so many experienced + established practitioners & researchers in planning, design, architecture, and development on this memo "Advancing Housing Affordability Through Bold, Evidence-Based Policy"
#cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
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#cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
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Memo to Carney and Robertson on Fixing Housing | The Tyee
Noted BC urban experts pen an open letter with six musts for making homes affordable in Canada.
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August 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A great pleasure to have collaborated with so many experienced + established practitioners & researchers in planning, design, architecture, and development on this memo "Advancing Housing Affordability Through Bold, Evidence-Based Policy"
#cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
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#cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
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Build Canada Homes update:
A 6-page guide, released Aug 14 by Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada, "sets out an initial vision", including this summary table.
You can send feedback until Aug 29:
[email protected]
housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/alt-format/p...
A 6-page guide, released Aug 14 by Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada, "sets out an initial vision", including this summary table.
You can send feedback until Aug 29:
[email protected]
housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/alt-format/p...
August 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Build Canada Homes update:
A 6-page guide, released Aug 14 by Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada, "sets out an initial vision", including this summary table.
You can send feedback until Aug 29:
[email protected]
housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/alt-format/p...
A 6-page guide, released Aug 14 by Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada, "sets out an initial vision", including this summary table.
You can send feedback until Aug 29:
[email protected]
housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/alt-format/p...