Grants and Contributions

Phase 2 of the project will expand the existing prototype directory of Canadian building product manufacturers, suppliers, assemblers, and distributors to cover all regions of Canada. Building on the successful Atlantic Canada prototype, this phase will involve identifying, validating, and organizing supplier data nationwide to create a comprehensive, user-friendly directory.

To Develop a prototype for a Canada-wide directory of Canadian manufacturers, suppliers, assemblers, and distributors of building products.

To develop a prototype open-source platform to help households, cities, governments to assess the real affordability of residential locations by considering the cost of transportation and housing, help cities and governments plan transit networks based on potential project impacts on costs and accessibility, and help organizations to locate their buildings, by also accounting for the costs of accessing them.

To create a web platform to facilitate partnerships between developers, municipalities, and lenders for innovative mixed-use projects, promoting affordable housing solutions, diverse collaborations, and increased participation from non-traditional funders.

To create a national platform that integrates diverse housing data through the Curbcut geovisualization technology, enabling deep exploration and analysis of housing issues, fostering cross-cutting insights, and promoting housing education.

To develop a new method of identifying under-utilized land to increase housing density along transit corridors, while considering environmental, fiscal, social and equity factors in determining the most appropriate locations for housing infill. This builds on the Measuring Main Streets platform.

To conduct a detailed study on the impacts of transit investments on low-income and racialized communities in an Ontario city, specifically tenants. Findings should inform policy decisions around transit investments to transform communities while also protecting vulnerable communities from displacement and unaffordable housing.

The project proposes to explore modernising governance of the Canadian housing system, with a focus on the multi-order partnerships, public and private investments.

To address infrastructure and housing challenges by focusing on Infrastructure Master Plans (IMPs), used to identify major infrastructure investments to meet population growth targets, support affordable housing, and ensure infrastructure is resilient to climate change.

To improve Housing Needs Assessments by creating a standardized approach across communities, enabling better government support for various-sized localities and enhancing analytical methods for effective policy responses.