Affordable Housing

“One of the most hopeful gatherings on housing that I have seen in a while.” ~A city councillor’s assistant. “So informative, and really well thought out! Having tables, and refreshments helped to build community.  And of course including actions and addresses was very good. I liked everything.” ~ A member of EcoLocke … and Sara … Read more

Nothing captured the spirit of the May 6/24 Housing Solutions Now! event more than Graham Cubitt’s proposed schedule for ground breaking ceremonies. If federal money was approved for Hamilton non-profit housing projects tomorrow (Tuesday May 7), he said, an Indwell project could start by Friday. Another ground breaking could be held in June and a third … Read more

There are affordable housing solutions. Learn more, Monday evening May 6 in our sanctuary  Hamilton is ready to move on solutions to our housing crisis. Join experts, advocates and community members to discuss the latest municipal and federal developments and the opportunities to meaningfully address the city’s crisis. Brought to you by our Affordable Housing … Read more

Praise and Flak, and What the Other Parties Offer. The many housing pieces in the federal government are garnering praise for good initiatives and criticism for significantly insufficient investments, as our analysis last week did. Some links to good analyses are below.  What sets the Liberals apart from the Conservatives are investments in non-profit housing. … Read more

– Still does way too little for those most in need.  In a budget that really highlighted housing, it is disappointing that it contained relatively little for those who most need affordable homes.  The government’s major new initiative to build deeply affordable housing, supportive housing, and shelters is to make the Rapid Housing Initiative permanent. … Read more