Incentives could include financial support or tax breaks for developers to build housing that is affordable for low- and middle-income families. Proponents argue that it increases the supply of affordable housing and addresses housing shortages. Opponents argue that it interferes with the housing market and can be costly for taxpayers.
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Yes
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Certainly! Here’s a Canadian perspective on the benefits of affordable housing, supported by relevant data and context:
1. **Economic Stability and Growth**:
- **Data**: According to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), investing in affordable housing contributes significantly to local economies. For every $10 million invested, it is estimated to generate $15.3 million in economic spinoffs and create 124 jobs.
- **Context**: Affordable housing allows households to allocate more income to local goods and services, driving economic growth and job creation across Cana… Read more
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No
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Affordable housing is crucial for economic stability, as it boosts local economies and creates jobs. It improves health and well-being by reducing financial stress, leading to better health outcomes and educational performance. Affordable housing reduces homelessness and its associated societal costs. It promotes community cohesion by fostering mixed-income neighborhoods. Morally, it ensures everyone has access to basic human needs. Long-term, it saves government money by reducing the need for extensive social services. Additionally, it supports environmental sustainability and contributes to lower crime rates, enhancing overall public safety.
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Affordable housing is crucial for economic stability, as it boosts local economies and creates jobs. It improves health and well-being by reducing financial stress, leading to better health outcomes and educational performance. Affordable housing reduces homelessness and its associated societal costs. It promotes community cohesion by fostering mixed-income neighborhoods. Morally, it ensures everyone has access to basic human needs. Long-term, it saves government money by reducing the need for extensive social services. Additionally, it supports environmental sustainability and contributes to lower crime rates, enhancing overall public safety.
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the government should construct and manage affordable housing
@9T2Z7Y53mos3MO
Yes, but the incentives should make sure that developers are only hiring quality workers and building quality homes
@9RC2QHKNew Democratic4mos4MO
Yes, and hold developers accountable for changes to their 'affordable housing plans' when they accept provincial subsidies.
No, it should expropriate private land and construct prefabricated housing directly
No, it should expropriate private land and construct housing directly
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No, under the assumption the government has subsidized and built affordable houses already- first time home buyers only need government incentives because they are barred from the market
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No, and restrict the purchase price per unit for developers.
A defined % of every housing project should be affordable. The large buildings are profitable or they would not be built. The greed on housing has reached the tipping point
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Yes but only by permit fees and taxes. Have single family houses under 1400 square feet the lowest rate and then for every sq ft larger impose an additional $10,000 to the fee. Smaller single family homes need to be the norm.
@9VF2RTR2mos2MO
What about affordable housing for all. I am a single income female no children and I get nothing and I work my *** off to survive and pay bills eat when I can afford it.
@9V529PY2mos2MO
Yes, but do so by reducing development restrictions and regulations.
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only if they'll actually do it or support municipalities who do
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Yes but not at the expense of quality. All houses should be built to passive house standard
@9RFBPZV4mos4MO
Incentivise with a caviat that mega construction companies have a capped limit. Allow seed funding for small businesses. Provide new entrepreneurs opportunity and less barrier to entry.
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They should mandate that a percentage of all housing built be affordable (i.e. smaller homes... we don't all need giant houses that cost a fortune).
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Anyone working 40 hours a week annually should be able to afford a prison cell sized suite to live in.
This includes a bed, a toilet and a stand up shower. They can go out to eat.
There needs to be provisions for the poorest working people in society even if it's not comfortable. They contribute to society as well.
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Yes, the housing supply must keep with demand. We need to develop this country. It's too large and needs to be settled further.
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