East Suffolk Council’s Post

You’ve heard of accessibility when it comes to housing, but did you know that housing inclusivity is just as important? Housing Inclusivity: Housing that is safe, affordable, physically accessible, close to activities, amenities, and services and welcoming of all people within diverse and dispersed mixed- income developments, structures, and neighbourhoods. Inclusive housing is safe, affordable, and accessible – but it is also dispersed. Action Required: Adopt and implement this definition of housing inclusivity in the provincial housing strategy and ensure this is applied in all future housing development decisions. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g3ZddNVT

The “missing middle” refers to development patterns that fall between the low-density single-family homes and large-scale, high-density projects like 100-unit apartment buildings. The missing middle offers affordable housing opportunities that are predominantly lacking in the market, and can help cities experiencing growth (like Charlottesville) to create medium-density, human-scaled housing.  In a recent project, we were able to help a client create an 11-unit apartment building on an unused plot of land they already owned. These apartments provide affordable, convenient, and high-design housing. This eye-opening experience recalibrated our thinking, helping us see the potential in this and so many other underused sites across the city.   To learn more about this project and how we’re working with property owners to create more affordable housing opportunities, check out the full story on our website: https://lnkd.in/gBvx9p_q

Lower Development Costs: A Path to Affordable Housing Discover effective strategies for developers to reduce costs and increase housing supply. We discuss the importance of collaboration and moving beyond blame to achieve the housing solutions our communities need. #AffordableHousing #DeveloperStrategies #HousingSolutions #CostReduction #CollaborativePartnerships #RealEstateGrowth #UrbanDevelopment #HousingCrisis #BuildingCommunity #SustainableLiving

The official ground-breaking ceremony for Dream's new residential development, #Odenak, took place on November 15 in LeBreton Flats, Ottawa. According to the partners involved, it will be "much more than a residential development" featuring integrated affordable housing, green building practices, and comprehensive social programming. In addition to achieving LEED Gold standards, Odenak will implement the #OnePlanetLiving framework and is targeting an energy reduction of 45 per cent compared to typical buildings that meet the national building code: https://lnkd.in/giDXNdBd

Lower Development Costs: A Path to Affordable Housing Discover effective strategies for developers to reduce costs and increase housing supply. We discuss the importance of collaboration and moving beyond blame to achieve the housing solutions our communities need. #AffordableHousing #DeveloperStrategies #HousingSolutions #CostReduction #CollaborativePartnerships #RealEstateGrowth #UrbanDevelopment #HousingCrisis #BuildingCommunity #SustainableLiving

The City of Flin Flon and a Calgary-based company have signed an option agreement for building housing at three locations around the community. If it moves forward, the company could build up to four new mixed-use residential apartment blocks in Flin Flon and hundreds of new units.

Planning for a multi-tower development is progressing under the City of Toronto’s Housing Now initiative in Scarborough City Centre. https://lnkd.in/eP2uNyhf #Toronto #housing #condos #urbanplanning

Residents oppose developer's density plan - not news. Residents oppose developer plan for less density = news. There's a stoush playing out in harbourside Sydney over diversity of housing, and the need for accommodation of different types in a community. #propertydevelopment #urbanplanning #elizabethbay #sydney #housingdiversity https://lnkd.in/gaSyw65K

We’re continuing to build new homes in Toronto’s core. Today we announced the beginning of construction at 35 Bellevue Ave. This property, previously a City-owned parking lot, will include approximately 78 rent-geared-to-income homes. The City has selected Kensington Market Community Land Trust in partnership with St Clare’s Multifaith Housing Society as 35 Bellevue Ave.’s operators. These future homes will contribute to the creation of non-market homes, increasing affordable rental housing stock in Toronto. While providing safe, affordable, and independent living spaces, these projects also offer people homes with supports to maintain their health, wellbeing, and housing stability. Learn more about this project: https://lnkd.in/gJjBHyZK

"“By adding a diverse, alternative and thus affordable housing format to Salford, it not only provides quality homes but also enriches the city’s residential offering, creating a sense of belonging and community for all who live there.” - Ben Tabiner, Buttress Plans have been submitted for the co-living scheme Worrall Street, Salford. We are working for re:shape to provide over 400 new co-living homes with 20% of the homes priced at affordable rent. The development prioritises the provision of housing for local people and key workers. Read more about the scheme: https://buff.ly/4j6A02V Stantec | KS4 | Social