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Housing unaffordability is costly for workers… and cities

Housing unaffordability is costly for workers… and cities

Cities need a core of essential workers who typically earn less-than-average wages, but what happens when these workers can’t afford to live in the very cities they serve? A study by WoodGreen Community Services and the Toronto Region Board of Trade took a deep look at the problem and offered some ways forward.

WoodGreen: An ambitious plan and partnerships to support growth

WoodGreen: An ambitious plan and partnerships to support growth

WoodGreen Community Services in Toronto has an ambitious plan to build 2,000 affordable housing units over 10 years. To tackle the challenge, the non-profit organization, founded in 1937, turned to the Community Housing Transformation Centre to help it acquire the resources it needs for the campaign.

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