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The Government of Canada will re-open both streams of the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program on August 1 with an application deadline of October 16, 2024. The Small and Medium Retrofit Stream (deadline Oct 16) funds changes to an existing building/asset that seek to renovate, upgrade, or repair aspects of the building/asset in a manner that improves environmental outcomes. Retrofits must be to a facility that is fully accessible to the public and that will provide non-commercial services to the community. These projects range in cost from $100,000 to $2,999,999. The Large Retrofits and New Build Stream (deadline Oct 16) must be of a building/asset that is open and fully accessible to the public and that will provide non-commercial services to the community. These projects range in cost from $3,000,000 to $25,000,000. https://lnkd.in/enZ8Gt_e If AAAS members need support in applying for either stream, please contact Klay Dyer (k.dyer@albertacounsel.com) as soon as possible. Alberta Counsel #FundingFriday

The Western Cape Government Department of Infrastructure (the Department) has appointed a professional service provider team to commence with site enablement on 353 Main Road, The Tafelberg Site, Sea Point East . To stay abreast of this process, email 353onMain@westerncape.gov.za by Monday 11 March 2024 with your: - Name - Email address - Physical address  - Affiliation with an organisation or movement (if any) And become an Interested Party: This means you will be invited to give your input over the next two years on the future of this land! This matter has been subject to several years of litigation which the Province has blamed for its inability to deliver housing on the site, while at the same time the Province is also conducting feasibility study over a period of 24 months to establish what could possibly be done with the site. We urge the public to register as interested party to receive updates on the site, and to give input to the Province to share support for developing affordable housing on the Tafelberg site in Sea Point. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dWzzjP5x

The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing over $1.24 million in the Green Municipal Fund's Community Efficiency Financing (CEF) initiative to support energy-efficient home upgrades in Ontario. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson and FCM President Scott Pearce announced the grants, which aim to facilitate planning and financing for retrofits, reducing emissions and monthly bills. The funding will benefit communities such as Thunder Bay, Peterborough, Windsor, Aurora, Sault Ste. Marie, and Orillia. This cooperative approach aims to streamline efforts, enhance engagement, and help residents increase home value and climate resilience while saving on utility bills. Read more in the Yahoo News article https://lnkd.in/gGZDTkvv #HighPerformanceBuildings #CanadianHomeBuilders #Construction #BuildingCode #ConstructionBestPractices #NetZero #NetZeroEnergy #SustainableBuilding #HomeBuilding #HomeBuilders #Efficiency #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingScience #BuildingHomes #BuildingCode

Councils across the country have been promised £68m to clear brownfield sites for new housing. The cash will allow 54 councils to clear empty buildings, former car parks and industrial land to make way for 5,200 new homes. Funding through the Brownfield Land Release Fund will cover the cost of decontamination, clearing disused buildings or improving infrastructure such as internet, water and power. Some of the projects to benefit from the funding include: £2.9m to Manchester to unlock a vacant brownfield site to build 220 much-needed affordable homes £2.2m to Eastbourne to transform a former industrial site, to build 100 new homes including 80 affordable houses Over £1.7m to the town centre in Weston-Super-Mare to allow over 100 homes to be built on brownfield land £1.4m to Northampton to transform a former bus depot and deliver 72 new homes Homes England will also be investing £30m to help accelerate the transformation of the Riverside Sunderland area from a former industrial heartland into a thriving new mixed-use development. Housing and Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook said: “The funding announced today will support the delivery of thousands of new homes and boost economic growth by unlocking development on scores of abandoned, disused and neglected urban sites across the country.”

🏠 Alarming Drop in Housing Starts Across Northern Ireland 📉 A new report from Construction Information Services (CIS) reveals a significant decline in housing starts across Northern Ireland, exacerbating the region's acute housing crisis. Wastewater capacity constraints are delaying nearly 19,000 homes, equating to just under £1bn of investment being held up. Key Findings: 🔹Only 1,577 new homes started in the first half of 2024, just 27% of last year’s total. 🔹Apartment unit commencements have plummeted to 381 from 2,100 last year. 🔹Significant reductions in housing activity, with only 46 new developments underway. Dave Thompson, CIS Commercial Director, highlights the funding limitations of NI Water, which hinder infrastructure support for housing developments. Discover more about this pressing issue and the potential impact on Northern Ireland's housing market. Click the link to read the full article! 👉 Read the Full Article : https://lnkd.in/eaGRWe4t #HousingCrisis #NorthernIreland #WastewaterCapacity #HousingStarts #ResidentialDevelopment #ConstructionDelays #CISReport #NewHousingProjects #ApartmentUnits #SpecifyMagazine

Much needed investment to build more homes and other critical #infrastructure in #Ontario. #Municipality #Municipalities #Housing #infrastructureplanning

NGAA CEO Bronwen Clark recently joined The Hon. Peter Dutton MP, Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Michael Sukkar MP, Shadow Minister for Housing, and Mitchell Shire Council CEO Brett Luxford to discuss a transformative infrastructure project that, if funded, could enable over 28,000 new homes. The Coalition’s proposed $5 billion Housing Infrastructure Programme is designed to drive housing growth by delivering essential infrastructure. This funding would be a significant step forward for growth areas, which play an essential role in addressing Australia’s housing crisis. Outer-metropolitan growth areas too often fall between the cracks of CBD and rural funding, resulting in gaps in essential services like schools, hospitals, transport, and green spaces. This program could be a much-needed boost for these communities, supporting the infrastructure they need to thrive.

Public land is a crucial tactic to ensuring increased non-market housing that is built for, and can stay truly affordable overtime. These lands should be prioritized for non-profits and First Nations to ensure real affordability is acheived.

Prince Edward Island launched over $25 million in assistance programs Prince Edward Island launched over $25 million in assistance programs to bolster infrastructure for 700 new residential lots. The Municipal Infrastructure Fund will provide grants to developers in rural areas, supporting the extension of existing facilities and thus making more land available for housing. Additionally, developers can receive financial support from the Subdivision Development Financing Program, offering low-rate financing for developing vacant land. The Building Acceleration Grant will assist with road infrastructure for approved lots, covering up to 50% of the total cost. These initiatives aim to provide diverse housing options, reduce costs, and encourage housing developments, thereby creating more attainable housing to meet the needs of Canadians. #PEI, #housing, #princeedwardisland

Government unlocks brownfield sites for new homes 💼🏘️ The government is to give £68 million to a total of 54 councils to turn neglected land into new homes. It will transform local communities and help families onto the property ladder. The funding will mean councils can clear empty buildings, former car parks and industrial land to make way for the homes. This category of land is expensive to prepare for housebuilding, meaning sites are sat empty and an eyesore for local communities. With the funding, delivered through the Brownfield Land Release Fund, councils will be able to cover the cost of decontamination, clearing disused buildings or improving infrastructure such as internet, water and power. As a result, the government estimates that land will be released to enable 5,200 homes to be built across the country. Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/eY6kDRh4 #housing #property #residentialproperty #government #finance #funding #council #transformation #businessnews #businessintelligence