What we learned
The ways that people live together or alone can be limitless – we all have our own preferences. Unfortunately, residential buildings and policies can impact the ways in which we live together (or apart) and what the physical structures look like. These limits were reflected in the concerns we heard:
- Communities, developers, and governments are stuck in the status quo; there is a lack of innovation
- There are gaps in the housing continuum, and notably a lack of appropriate housing that supports belonging
- Accessible units are not being accessed
- Investment in affordable, inclusive options are limited
Priority actions from our roadmap
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Next step opportunities
Inclusive Housing Webinar Series
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Examples of Inclusive Housing Initiatives
Canada HomeShare ↗
Canada HomeShare™ is an intergenerational housing solution.
HomeShare works to match older adult home providers with students to create mutually beneficial living solutions.
This work aims to support aging in place for older adults while providing safe and affordable housing solutions for post-secondary students.
The Right Fit ↗
The Right Fit is a multi-partner service designed to address the crisis in wheelchair accessible housing by matching affordable, accessible homes and independent living supports with people who need them in the Vancouver region of British Columbia.
Innovative housing models for persons with intellectual disabilities by Community Living Ontario ↗
This document presents summaries of nine models of inclusive, community-based housing that meets the diverse needs of people who have an intellectual disability. It is meant to offer inspiration to people, families, and organizations that are working to increase inclusion and choice in their communities.
Sharing Information & Connecting
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