Affordable Housing

Scaling Up Affordable Housing: Inspiration from Canada and Abroad

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Tuesday June 6, 7-8:30 pm on Zoom Presentation by Dr. Carolyn Whitzman. Followed by a brief question and answer session. Event Summary: Based on recent research in Canada, Europe and Singapore, Prof. Whitzman will discuss what she has learned about building significant numbers of attractive, affordable non-profit housing units and expanding housing opportunities. And she … Read more

Report: Expanding the Supply of Affordable Housing

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Dr. Carolyn Whitzman, University of Ottawa, presented a report on May 3/23, to Ottawa’s Planning Committee on ways in which it could significantly increase the supply of affordable housing. “This report models four ‘prototype projects’, typical of opportunities within Ottawa, and shows that non-profit housing on free land with tax exemptions, fee waivers and rapid … Read more

Housing Event: June 6th with Dr. Carolyn Whitzman

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What can we learn from affordable housing abroad to help with our housing affordability crisis us in Hamilton? Dr. Carolyn Whitzman, an adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa, will be guest speaker Tuesday June 6, 7 p.m. for the next session of our series, Housing Affordability: Moving from Promises to Reality. Dr. Whitzman will … Read more

Warm Support for our Affordable Housing Message at St. Paul’s United in Dundas

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Bill Johnston, co-chair of our Affordable Housing Team, delivered the sermon for Homelessness Sunday last weekend (April 30/23) at St. Paul’s United Church, Dundas, trying to offer some perspective and strike a hopeful note. It was greeted with applause! About 70 people stayed after the service to ask Bill questions. It is really proving useful … Read more