An alternative to rooming houses on infill lots provides privacy and independence
Working with data from the 2001 Census, the City of Winnipeg identified its Spence and Centennial neighbourhoods as areas for major improvement: they have high proportions of one-person households and low-income households. There was a clear need for affordable housing—and the City had several [...]

An artistic community rallies to bring affordable housing to its senior members
Though Vancouver boasts a lively performing arts community, it’s not uncommon for a professional actor, dancer, designer or production worker to have a successful career without being able to purchase a home or build a reasonable pension. High housing costs have driven many of [...]

Together, a rural community answers a need for affordable housing and support
In Steinbach, Man., a rural community about an hour’s drive from Winnipeg, economic growth has attracted more people and driven real estate prices up by 8-10% annually. Many lower-income singles and families in the area, says Guiseppe Strazzeri, are unable to find adequate and [...]