Why the Emphasis on More Plant-based Foods? 

Agriculture is the second largest contributor of green-house gas emissions after energy, averaging approximately 11% of emissions globally and more in developed countries. Our consumption of animal protein and fat contributes significantly to GHG emissions, while causing the destruction of natural areas for grazing animals and for growing feed crops, with the resulting loss of … Read more

Three Things to Do Today:

Vote, then send 2 quick messages on housing to candidates.   Here are a couple of quick ways to tell candidates in today’s election that you care about housing. Whoever’s running—and especially whoever wins—should hear that message.  Message 1. We need more co-op housing: https://go.chfcanada.coop/webmail/306831/1393065444/99e485c2628e8ee7b74b4bb20b348f275e7e1ab67009408b13175d08bab0c8be Rental co-ops provide mixed-income communities, stable housing, and member control. … Read more

Housing Platforms of the Main Parties in the February 27 Ontario Election

  Detail and sources (in alphabetical order) Allow fourplexes and four-storey apartments in neighbourhoods province-wide Allow mid-rise buildings ranging from six to 11 stories on transit corridors and main streets.  Work with nonprofits to build 310,000 new affordable non-profit and co-op homes, including 60,000 supportive homes with wraparound supports. (No time frame was given.)  Remove … Read more

New members welcome on our Affordable Housing Team

Our Affordable Housing Team is small but committed to the work of education and advocacy for preserving existing affordable housing and building more, as well as fundraising for Sacajawea Non-Profit Housing Inc. If you have an interest in housing affordability, the team could use your passion and skills. Email housing@uuhamilton.ca to learn more or contact … Read more