Affordable Housing

Inclusionary zoning in Hamilton  Through inclusionary zoning, cities can require residential developers building along major transit routes to make a percentage of their units “affordable.” Join a conversation with Environment Hamilton, ACORN Hamilton and the Hamilton Community Benefits Network on how to make inclusionary zoning work for Hamiltonians on March 10, 6:30 p.m, on Zoom. You … Read more

Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters Update March 2, 2022 By the time you read this, the first cabin for people experiencing homelessness will have arrived in Hamilton. The demonstration cabin will be in front of the Anglican Cathedral on James Street North. Take a look when you are next downtown.  Meanwhile, the HATS team continues … Read more

Location.  The Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Homes Update:  The proposal to create a community of cabins for people experiencing homelessness, endorsed by this church’s Board, has taken another step forward. At the February 17th meeting, the City of Hamilton’s Emergency and Community Services Committee directed staff to assist the Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Homes “in … Read more

Learn more about co-op housing, which its unique approach to non-profit, self-governing operation and mixed-income communities, and about the prospects for expansion of some of Hamilton’s housing co-ops. Organized by your Affordable Housing Team.  The Case for Co-ops:  March 15th at 7:00pm How housing co-operatives can help solve Hamilton’s affordable housing crisis.   Featuring Golden Horseshoe Co-op … Read more

The Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters Update The proposal to build a community of small cabins to provide warm shelter for people living on Hamilton streets or in tents will be discussed again today, February 17/22 by the city’s Emergency and Community Services Committee. The initiative, which has been endorsed by our church board, is … Read more