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Environment-friendly project ideas eligible for the Centre’s funding

The construction and operation of buildings is responsible for a large part of global carbon emissions. Ever wondered how you can do your part to make housing greener? Here are a few ideas—that could also benefit from a grant from the Centre—to get you started.

Environment, Growth

Blueprint for a livable city: Glassworks Cooperative

Out of the mists of Owen Sound, Ontario, a net-zero land trust project is taking form that hopes to inspire and encourage ecologically sustainable forms of modern, non-profit housing communities across Canada.

Environment, Indigenous

Smoothing the way for Indigenous collaboration

Indigenous people are often the first to feel the effects of climate change. From disruptions of traditional hunting and fishing routines to shortened ice-road seasons, the ecological crisis affects daily life in very concrete ways in Canada’s northern communities. Since housing is the largest consumer of energy, the Indigenous Clean...

Environment, Inclusion, Indigenous

Housing crisis has long plagued Canada’s Indigenous communities

The CMHC’s annual Northern Housing Report paints a bleak picture of the housing market in Canada’s northern territories, where a high percentage of residents lack suitable, adequate and affordable housing.

Environment

The Centre teams up with cities to help grow green housing efforts

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ (FCM) Sustainable Affordable Housing initiative is putting $300 million on the table to offset the cost of environmentally friendly measures at all project stages, including planning, study, piloting, capital construction or retrofit. In partnership with FCM, the Community Housing Transformation Centre is working to assist...

Environment

Inspire Co-op Members to Transform their Living Space

Written by Jennifer Hille In a world where climate change has presented us with new record heatwaves this summer, urgent action is needed if we are to prevent the worst […]

Environment

Green Municipal Fund for sustainable affordable housing projects

Aging housing stock, rising energy costs and increasing demand for affordable housing have created a unique challenge for affordable housing providers. Through the Sustainable Affordable Housing Initiative, funding is available […]

Environment

Reducing the Community Housing Sector’s Environmental Footprint

Green Municipal Fund for Sustainable Affordable Housing Projects After having joined the reflection process on project criteria, the Centre is pleased about the recent launch of FCM’s (Federation of Canadian […]

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