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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · 1d

What does a $6M+ return on investment look like?

HART tools have saved Canadian communities millions in consultant fees while becoming a core metric in 73% of Canada's cities.

Free tools. Real impact. Evidence-based policy.

📊 Read the impact report: buff.ly/J2SnAWK

#housing #canpoli

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · 3d

"Hospital bed days...plunged from a collective 858 days in the year preceding move-in to a forecasted 53 days."

Supportive housing costs less than shelters, it costs less than jail, and it saves the system millions. If you want to end homelessness, build supportive housing.

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Jason Miles’ addiction cost $260,000 in emergency room, shelter and jail stays. A Toronto hospital’s radical solution: just give him a home

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · 8d

Read our Property Acquisitions Report and explore our other Property Acquisitions Tools here: buff.ly/m5Aodsb

Property Acquisitions Tool | Housing Assessment Resource Project (HART)

Our key finding: Canada needs an acquisition strategy to support the social housing sector maintain and build new housing that is genuinely affordable over the long term.

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · 8d

Newest opinion from @johnlorinc.bsky.social on the our Property Acquisitions Report and its implications for Build Canada Homes: "definancializing some low-rent privately-owned apartments, has to happen quickly before the market begins producing green shoots"

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John Lorinc: We’ve arrived at arguably the best moment to invest in affordable housing in over a generation. Will we seize it?

We’ve arrived at arguably the best moment to invest in affordable housing in well over a generation. Let’s seize it while we can

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · 13d

50% of Canadian infrastructure is more than 25 years old. Understanding infrastructure capacity and condition is vital to #housing development strategy, and we're working to incorporate it into our upcoming BC Public Lands Map.
Learn more and register for updates here: hart.ubc.ca/bcplm/

BC Public Land Map: Project Updates | Housing Assessment Resource Project (HART)

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · 15d

🚇 Our newest blog compares Toronto's MTSA framework vs BC's provincial TOD policy. Both target 100+ transit hubs, but implementation differs significantly, particularly where tenant protections are concerned. Read the full comparison: buff.ly/BpQS9Pw #bcpoli #topoli

Two approaches to Transit-Oriented Development: what we can learn from Toronto and BC | Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART)

As Canadian cities grapple with housing affordability and urban sprawl, transit-oriented development (TOD) has emerged as a key policy tool. Two significant approaches have taken shape: Toronto's…

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · 21d

📊 Policy guidance just got easier to navigate! We've redesigned our Policy Implications page to make it easier for to understand how governments can address housing needs across all income levels and community types.
Explore the updated resource: buff.ly/UfyIK7A

Policy Implications | Housing Assessment Resource Project (HART)

Clear and easy-to-understand data and information about housing to understand the decisions being made in your community and advocate for better outcomes.

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · 23d

"When redevelopment occurs near transit, rental homes — and especially non-market rentals — will deliver more affordability than condos" - HART Associate Director Craig Jones on transit-oriented development in @vancouversun.bsky.social today
#housing #bcpoli
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'It's practical common sense': Metro Vancouver can't solve cost-of-living crisis without addressing the cost of getting around

For several suburban areas, people spend more on commuting than on housing

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · 24d

Our upcoming BC Public Lands Map could support the federal government, and every other level of government, to accelerate the production of affordable, secure homes for Canadians.
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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · 24d

Build Canada Homes has been announced, and we're thrilled to see the new investment in building housing, specifically the focus on community housing and the use of public lands.
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Carney allots $13-billion to build affordable housing under Build Canada Homes

Ana Bailão, a former Toronto city councillor and mayoral candidate, will lead Build Canada Homes

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · 27d

CMHC just released a report on evictions showing that nearly 1 in 5 evictions result in some kind of homelessness. If you have ever felt concerned about homelessness in your community, then you should deeply care about eviction protections.
#canpoli #evictions #housing
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Evictions in Canada: links between evictions and homelessness

This CMHC Research Insight shows eviction raises the risk of homelessness, especially for vulnerable households. Findings point to prevention strategies and housing supports.

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · 27d

Did you know that #land in high-demand communities can be up to 60% of the total cost? Our BC Public Land Map will identify government-owned land in BC and identify the best places to build #housing on land we already own.

Get on the list to be the first to know about our launch: buff.ly/v418Go1

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Office of the Federal Housing Advocate @housinglogement.bsky.social · Sep 4

#Canada is missing millions of affordable homes. The Federal Housing Advocate is calling on #Canada to scale non-market housing to solve the housing and affordability crisis. We have the tools – we need the political will to act. Her advice to government includes:

A magnifying glass placed on a set of two documents sitting in front of an opened laptop. The black text box that reads: “New Reports”. Below the text reads: “Human rights-based housing targets for Canada”.

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · Sep 4

"Of the 62 [largest Canadian] cities... in only eight cities (six of which are in Quebec) could one affordably get a one-bedroom while working full time at minimum wage. "
@policyalternatives.ca's recent Rental Wage Report is out, and it's not promising.
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Making Rent: The CCPA’s rental wage update 2024 | CCPA

It’s almost cliche to say that the high cost of housing is at the heart of Canada’s affordability crisis. Although much media attention is placed on the home ownership market, for the one-third of…

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · Sep 2

In BC we're building a map of every publicly-owned parcel, layering it with helpful tools like infrastructure servicing, disaster risk, and site characteristics. This map will give programs like BC Builds the opportunity to proactively seek the best places to build affordable housing.

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · Sep 2

One of the best ways the government can support affordability in a high-cost time is to unlock public land, but we heard from experts and cities alike that identifying and accessing that land is a major challenge.

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There’s a way to build affordable housing in Toronto — and we’re doing it right now

We can either entrench the systems that failed us in the past, or use this moment to create a housing model that creates a more sustainable future, Jennifer Keesmaat writes.

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · Aug 28

New StatsCan research out this week - highlights:
1. Renters are moving a lot less often - % of long-term tenants is up to nearly 45%.
2. New tenants are paying on average $400/month MORE than tenants who have stayed for 5+ years. In 2001 it was negligible.

Read the research here: buff.ly/jAk3lB3

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · Aug 20

More research just released on the predatory eviction practices of REITs.
When a financialized landlord buys a building, evictions go up an average of 187%, even though the tenants are the same. In one shocking example, Starlight Investments increased evictions filings by 10,079%.
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Financial firms file for eviction more than any other Toronto landlord, new research finds

The research looked at more than 200,000 evictions and found financial firms pursue evictions at a rate 1.5 times higher than chain landlords and 2.5 times more than single-building landlords.

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · Aug 18

The survey also echoes our recent blog post about living alone: 66% of those who spend over half their income on rent do not want a roommate.
Read our blog here: buff.ly/eLmSESk
#housing

Why Living Alone is Now a Luxury Most Young Canadians Can't Afford | Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART)

Whether you’re fresh out of college, relocating for your first job, starting over after a breakup, trying to be independent for the first time, or simply looking for a private space to breathe,…

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · Aug 18

The Rentals.ca Summer 2025 #Renter Survey is out, and it doesn't look good for young Canadians. Nearly 50% are spending over half their income on rent, and many have been looking for suitable alternatives for over a year.

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Summer 2025 Renter Survey: What Canadians Are Spending, Prioritizing, and Searching For

Rentals.ca’s latest Renter Preference Survey for Summer 2025 reveals how much Canadians are spending on rent, what amenities they value most, and how their rental priorities differ by age, city, and…

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · Aug 13

CMHC's latest Observer article promotes government cites research disparaging rent control policies and attempting to dispel concerns about REITs and private sector housing investors. We have a few issues with it.
New blog: hart.ubc.ca/blog/cmhcs-m...

CMHC's Misguided Rental Policy Analysis: A Critical Response | Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART)

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · Aug 13

NEW BLOG: Why Living Alone is Now a Luxury Most Young Canadians Can't Afford
On average, young people earn about 25% less than those just a decade older. Yet they’re paying the same high rents. The result? Fewer resources to support yourself and live the way you want.

Read more: buff.ly/eLmSESk

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · Aug 12

Important research that highlights the fact that investor-owned #housing (both "mom-and-pop" landlords and financialized REITs) are more likely to evict racialized households and long-term tenants for short-term financial gain.

Balanced Supply of Housing @bshnode.bsky.social · Aug 11

New BSH research, by @seangrisdale.bsky.social, analyzing 385,000+ eviction filings in the GTA (2010-2021) reveals how financialized landlords are systematically undermining housing security & exacerbating inequalities across the region.

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Filling the Gaps: An Analysis of Evictions Filing in the Greater Toronto Area from 2010-2021

A new report from BSH analyzes evictions filings to better understand the impact of housing financialization on housing security. The research, which focuses on the GTA, reveals that treating…

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · Aug 8

Affording rent on a one-bedroom apartment requires a salary over $100,000 in Vancouver. For someone 25-34 earning the median income, a 1-bed is going to cost 60% of their earnings.
For many young people, achieving #housing security seems like a pipe dream.
#canpoli
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Sabrina Maddeaux: Young Canadians deserve far better than they’re getting

High taxes, declining services, dwindling opportunities: Younger Canadians deserve a new, fairer tax deal instead

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Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) @ubchart.bsky.social · Aug 6

In our recent workshop report, developers and non-profits echoed that projects simply are not penciling out in communities with high fees. Governments have the option to reduce fees on time-limited trials - why not try if it could increase housing stock? buff.ly/oUjAL0e

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