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Building for the need

The perfect storm for tiny homes

  • The Pandemic has heightened awareness of the need for more affordable housing, as well as housing solutions for the homeless.
  • All levels of government are testing different approaches to the problem and many are warming to the idea of tiny homes as another option.
  • Housing demand combined with having the lowest number of units per 1,000 residents of any G7 country has driven prices beyond the reach of many Canadians.
Housing demand combined with having the lowest number of units per 1,000 residents of any G7 country has driven prices beyond the reach of many Canadians.

Minister Clark mentions Ontario’s housing needs (1.2 million homes) at the ROMA conference in January 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtkh2PC79M0

Can’t Keep Up

Housing construction has not kept up with demand and population growth exasperates the problem.

Institutions like Scotia Bank (see full report here) have acknowledged the growing problem and some of the reasons for escalating house prices.

Change The Code For The Good Of All

One perceived obstacle to Tiny Town community developments is zoning. Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs), modifications to existing Land Use Designations, or new designations can be created to enable the development of tiny home communities.

Fredericton, NB is supporting the creation of a 96-tiny homes community under a Comprehensive Development District Zoning. (CCD)

Similarly, other municipalities can take the initiative to enable tiny home communities through zoning and by-law reforms.

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Partner with us to build the first Tiny Town

We are seeking to partner with provincial governments to fund the launch of this project. Additionally, the business model is strong enough to support private and institutional investment as well.

Having the government as a partner will allow us to re-invest proceeds back into the project, allowing us to do more housing good for Canada. We also know that partnering with the government will allow projects to proceed faster, increasing the speed that we can address affordable housing issues for Canadians.

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