We call upon federal, provincial, and municipal governments, along with stakeholders, to allocate resources efficiently and implement policies that prioritize affected individuals in need of attainable housing. This includes signing agreements, increasing funding, enacting policy changes, and engaging communities to support attainable housing initiatives. Ongoing monitoring programs must be established to guarantee accountability and transparency.
Establishing parameters and constraints that squeeze all groups together into a productive and definitive shared benefit
We call upon stakeholders, government, and organizations (both private and public) to implement specific grant programs that provide financial offsets for developers and organizations committed to attainable housing projects. Streamlining permitting processes and reducing fees for attainable housing developments will make it easier and more cost-effective for developers to navigate regulation obstacles. Additionally, stakeholders must offer preferential access to publicly owned land for attainable housing initiatives in order to facilitate the acquisition of suitable land for such projects. These measures are essential to incentivize greater investment in attainable housing and accelerate the development of much-needed units.
Incentive structures, that structure incentives
We call upon municipal governments to amend regulations to explicitly permit tiny home communities in various zones, including residential and mixed-use zones. Special zoning districts for tera homes must be created as a future model for attainable homes for all. Clear infrastructure guidelines need to be developed through future methods like symposiums and online data collection.
Zoning best practices that reflect the best interests in the people they serve
We call upon governments, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, and communities to establish partnerships that encourage collaboration and knowledge-sharing to foster innovation and efficient efforts toward attainable housing. Technical assistance and capacity-building support must be provided to strengthen the abilities of non-profit developers, who are essential in reforming the current housing crisis.
Financial structures that create asymmetrical benefits, beyond only profit
We call upon governments and financial institutions to implement rent-to-own programs that empower tenants to transition from renting to owning. Accessible financial assistance through grants, subsidies, and loan programs is essential to facilitate home purchases. Education programs must be established to assist tenants in understanding homeownership. Community tera models should be created where tenants-turned-owners manage their tera community. Progressive pathways to homeownership that let tenants build equity through their rent payments must be developed. This should be paired with affordable mortgage options that offer flexible terms and low-interest rates tailored to individual needs.
Ownership – the single-family home and the Canadian dream: culturally tied? or existentially required?
We call upon governments, for-profit, and non-profit organizations to equalize access to financing for attainable housing initiatives.
Through grants, subsidies, and low-interest loans to incentivize developers and organizations to commit on attainable housing solutions. Policies must be implemented to reduce barriers to entry by prioritizing funding allocation for attainable housing development.