FeaturesResearch HighlightSocial Housing Redevelopment and Regeneration in Canada: Eight Case Studies
The study examined approaches and lessons learned in the redevelopment and regeneration of eight social and affordable housing projects in Canada. The report presents the key findings of the eight case studies, which focused on the main drivers and objectives for redevelopment, considerations during the planning and implementation of redevelopment, and the outcomes. About Your HouseMeasuring Humidity in Your Home
Too much humidity, or too little, can produce a host of difficulties for homeowners and tenants. Too much can cause condensation on windows, wall and ceiling stains, while too little can cause breathing problems and damage to furniture. But now, you can learn how to diagnose and correct humidity problems. Learn about hygrometers, relative humidity, how to determine if your home's humidity levels are too high or too low, and possible solutions. CMHC at LargeWebcasts of the Spring 2012 Session of the National Housing Research Committee (NHRC)
You are cordially invited to register for the webcasts of the Spring 2012 session of the National Housing Research Committee (NHRC), which will be broadcast on the Internet from Monday, April 23 to Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in both official languages. Monday, April 23, 2012 Housing Data Working Group meeting — (8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) 1. From Data to Intelligence: Saskatchewan's Small Communities Market Survey by Shauna Wouters 2. The Health of Residents in Québec's HLM Apartments by François Rivest 3. Demonstration on CMHC's New Interactive Local Housing Data Tables by Sibi Samivel 4. Statistics Canada's Transition Home Survey by Marta Burczycka 5. Canadian Household Debt by Age by Diana Petramala Sustainable Housing and Communities Working Group meeting — (1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) 1. Renewal of Habitations Jeanne-Mance by Danielle Juteau 2. Wood-Based Solutions for Building Structures by Marc Lapointe 3. Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Beaver Barracks by Leanna Falkenhagen Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Distinct Needs Working Group meeting — (8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) 1. Housing Conditions of Aboriginal Communities in Northern Québec by Odile Légaré 2. Sustainable Aboriginal Housing Design by Johann Kyser 3. Toronto Aboriginal Research Project by Don McCaskill and Kevin FitzMaurice Homelessness Working Group — (1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) 1. The Roads to Housing First by Nick Falvo 2. Research on Housing First: Perspectives from New York City by Deborah K. Padgett 3. Early Findings of the At Home / Chez Soi Study of Housing First Approaches in Five Canadian Cities by Tim Aubry 4. Implementation Challenges for Housing First by Nick Falvo Here's a detailed agenda for each of the Working Group meetings and please register in advance. Research Highlights — RSS Feeds
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If you are a tenant, a landlord or property manager, CMHC can offer you information on tenant and landlord rights, responsibilities and rental practices across the country. Alternative Development Standards: A Guide for Practitioners
This guide provides an overview of best practices on alternative development standards (ADS) for engineers, planners, builders and other development professionals in a way that highlights proven Canadian examples of ADS. Events and Items of InterestGetting Older, Getting Wiser — Building Communities for an Aging Population
April 13, 2012
Toronto, Ontario Canadian Housing Renewal Association's 44th National Congress on Housing and Homelessness
May 1 to 4, 2012
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 15th Annual Alberta Sustainable Building Symposium
May 3, 2012
Calgary, Alberta
A one day opportunity to network with clients, gain insight into future trends and celebrate local successes. This event is specifically targeted to architects, engineers, planners, builders, green product suppliers, building owners and operators, and planning and building policy makers. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 75th Annual Conference and Trade Show
June 1 to 4, 2012
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Find out what is new and upcoming with CMHC, visit our Events Calendar. To find out what is going on in the industry, see the list of other Housing-Related Events and Conferences. | 
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