Affordable Housing

Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters (H.A.T.S.) Open House  Saturday June 3, 1 to 3 p.m. at our church You’ve seen the tiny cabin in our parking lot. But on June 3, you will be able to see a model and video of what the full Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters village of 25 cabins and … Read more

The Canadian Housing and Renewal Association has organized a panel to look at the challenges with declining funding of the National Housing Strategy and the impact a new government might have on housing affordability issues. Panel on National Housing Strategy  May 31, 2023 @ 1:00 p.m. on Zoom. Register at https://chra-achru.ca/ask-the-experts-the-future-of-federal-housing-policy-and-advocacy/ 

At this year’s Spring Festival on Sunday June 4th, be sure to visit the Affordable Housing Team area in the parking lot near the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters (HATS) cabin. House Building Contest: Children can take part in our super-fabulous affordable-house-building contest. Affordable Housing Quiz:  Adults can take our affordable housing quiz. There will … Read more

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

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