Slowly advancing to a showcase community
Tim Welch Consulting Inc. (TWC), an independent housing research, planning and development firm, included the following Conclusion to a Feasibility Report commissioned by a municipality on a tiny home community development we proposed:
“This feasibility report underscores the potential of Tiny Town Association’s vision to address the critical shortage of affordable housing in … through innovative, sustainable, and community-focused solutions. By proposing a pocket-neighborhood model of compact and tiny homes, the project exemplifies a scalable and replicable approach to meet the housing needs of one- and two-person households, particularly those earning low to moderate incomes.
While challenges such as site selection, zoning compliance, funding gaps, and organizational capacity must be addressed, the report provides a roadmap and actionable recommendations to guide Tiny Town forward. Key next steps include securing a suitable property, engaging with municipal and provincial stakeholders to address zoning and servicing challenges, and leveraging partnerships to close funding gaps and build organizational capacity.
The Tiny Town project is more than just a response to the housing crisis; it is a bold and innovative initiative that can serve as a model for affordable housing development across Canada. By combining sustainable building practices, energy-efficient designs, and a focus on community living, Tiny Town has the potential to create not only homes but thriving, connected neighborhoods. With commitment and strategic execution, this project can redefine how we think about affordable housing solutions in rural and small-town contexts.
Tiny Town is encouraged to take the insights and strategies presented in this report as a foundation to move confidently into the next phases of planning and development. Through collaboration, persistence, and an unwavering focus on its mission, the organization has great potential to have a lasting impact on the lives of those in need of creative housing solutions.”
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.
As we continue to work towards our showcase community, a living example of the vision, we are encouraged by those that have taken the time to understand and support what we are working to achieve. If you would like to become part of this movement, let us know!
Joanne Chernoski
We are waiting for a major breakthrough and will be very excited to witness the first functioning community.
Christine Paterson
It is so heartbreaking to see Provincial & Federal governments say we need housing but do nothing significant to address the need. I am hopeful the new Prime Minister’s housing plan will start to address the needs in our communities. I am perplexed by the City of Kingston & decisions that have been made over the last few years. This Association had spoken with them about a project on two different city properties years ago. They decided to go in a different route, made this huge & expensive Co-op proposal and it was voted down because of the cost. Then, they decide to go with Bauer Homes for the Gore Rd. location and……nothing, I have seen no news posted about progress with them and nothing has been started. I looked at a Facebook post they posted about their homes and their modular homes are STILL too pricey for my sole income of $62,000K. It boggles my mind that the property that was being considered for the Limestone City Co-op can’t be provided to Tiny Town Association now that the Co-op is no longer an option. We are in a housing crisis and our so called leaders are slow walking and really not doing anything significant to help us. Our province should have 10 of these Tiny Town communities up and running by now, at least! I really appreciate your time and effort towards this Association. You also give me hope….the Ford Gov’t, the City of Kingston, the Mayor and City Council have got to do more. It’s quite ridiculous.