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Episode 131: Toronto Housing Surge, Supply-Demand Balance, and Ontario Cost of Living Impact https://lnkd.in/gaA3hQDb @RealApproved FSRA 13386

Attention affordable housing stakeholders accelerating housing change, take a listen to Marlon Bray's candid, mathematical review of our current state, the business case for more housing action:   >> Current state of housing in Ontario requires more coordination among all levels of government and action; >> Housing strategy is often hindered by political cycles that focus on short-term gains leading to votes; >> Housing is heavily taxed (29% was used from an example project).   Honourable Minister Paul Calandra emphasized the need for: >> Reducing red tape to simplify homebuilding; >> Harmonizing approaches across jurisdictions, Bill 185 is a step toward ensuring clarity in time, money, and purpose.   Are bike lanes part of that harmonization … assuming affordable housing is a larger priority, how can the Province create a deeper harmonized housing approach across jurisdictions?   Let's focus on solutions!   RESCON , Richard Lyall, Andrew Pariser, Vijay Thanigasalam https://lnkd.in/e23NeyQa

Check out the latest Bisnow article about the Bipartisan Housing Caucus, an initiative dedicated to confronting the nation's housing crisis. Supported by 11 industry organizations, this caucus is determined to boost the housing supply. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eqFc6NVy

20 years on from Dame Kate Barker’s review of housing, it’s important to ask What has changed? What can we do in the next 20 years to address the housing crisis? Our Beyond Barker report… 👉 Assesses the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the 2004 Review 👉 Outlines how the findings of the Barker Review still accurately describe the housing market today 👉 Estimates the housing shortfall that has developed since the Review’s publication Read the report 👉 https://lnkd.in/empjBhAG #HBFPolicy24

Building more homes is the central pillar of Labour's new housing strategy - but will it deliver the change we need to address the housing crisis? 🏡 Take a look at our latest blog by Kate Benson to see our analysis 👇https://lnkd.in/eR4rC8rB

I thought this video was a good summary of the Canadian affordable housing crisis. #utilityscaleinnovation #utilityscalesmarthousing https://lnkd.in/eH6CJWkM

Are you up to date on the Affordable Housing policy in your local area? Our website is stocked with many researched articles on Boroughs with low threshold affordable housing policies. Take a look here for more information: https://lnkd.in/erzstwyP Or alternatively, give one of our experts a call if you have any queries about the viability of your scheme. 01392 840002 [email protected] #affordablehousing #viability #planningobligations #section106 #propertydevelopment #S106Management

The high cost of housing is a pressing issue that continues to gain momentum and will remain in the spotlight in the years ahead. Addressing this challenge effectively is crucial. #Housing #AffordableHousing #RealEstate

Wondering how Indigenous housing is supported under Housing Central's new Affordable Housing Plan? Head to: https://bit.ly/4djgvzR to learn about how Indigenous housing can be prioritized within the affordable housing plan for BC.

Are you aware of the Scottish Housing Bill Proposal? Read our insights at https://lnkd.in/eKmAs5Xp #InvestSmart #scotlandhousing