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<strong>Natural</strong> Resources Canada – Community Energy Systems • Public resistance to innovation is reduced and approvals streamlined because community concerns were addressed during the preparation of the design guidelines for infill housing. These guidelines address parking, architectural design and landscaping. • Units sold for 22 per cent less than conventional homes. Source: ACT. Small-Lot Single-Family Infill Housing: City of Victoria (62325). ACT case study. http://www.actprogram.com/english/projects/pdf/act41e.pdf. - Case study: Toronto, ON An affordable laneway dwelling is being built in Toronto. The regulatory framework will be examined and a new approval process proposed. • Laneway housing makes efficient use of services and curbs urban sprawl. Source: Jeff Stinson, Terence Van Elslender. 2002. Seeking Ways to develop Laneway Lots as Affordable Housing. http://www.actprogram.com/english/projects/pdf/LaneWayHousing.pdf. For additional information, contact (613) 241-5221 ext. 242. info@actprogram.com - Case study: Vancouver, BC The City of Vancouver also permits laneway housing. Contact http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/ L.1.9.5 Conversion - Case study: Sillery, QC The City of Sillery amended its zoning by-laws to allow the division of single-family homes into two units. • Energy use is reduced because it takes less energy to maintain or reuse existing building stock than it does to build new stock. • Allowing two households on what was previously one lot eliminates the need to build new housing, reducing urban sprawl, makes more efficient use of existing services and increases the municipal tax base. • Younger families with children were attracted to the neighbourhood. • Sillery seniors are able to stay in their houses longer because the residents of the second unit help with property maintenance, income, and provide added security and assistance. Source: ACT. 1995. Dividing Large Houses: A Solution for Affordability and Maintenance (PB0177-6). ACT case study. http://www.actprogram.com/english/projects/pdf/!act6e.pdf - Case study: Vancouver, BC Wings Housing Society secured funding, and renovated a heritage building, creating 30 apartments for men, women and children living with advanced HIV infection. A special focus was placed on gaining community support. Draft 4/11/2005 44
<strong>Natural</strong> Resources Canada – Community Energy Systems • Energy cost and development time were reduced through reusing an existing building, rather than constructing a new building. • Affordable units are provided to special needs individuals. Source: ACT. 2001. Affordable Housing for People in Vancouver Living with HIV Aids Wings Housing Society. ACT case study. http://www.actprogram.com/english/projects/pdf/living_with_aids_en.pdf Source: ACT case study. The Bonaventure's Edwardian-style main entrance displays its heritage qualities. - Case study: Newmarket, ON The Region of York conducted studies, prepared plans and converted unused areas of an institutional building into affordable and accessible rental housing for seniors and adults with disabilities. The housing complex is linked to a facility that provides services such as dental care, lunch out programs, and 24-hour nursing and staff on call. • The facility allows seniors to live close to each other, eliminating commuting requirements. • It increases the diversity of housing options and allows people to remain in the community as they age or as their life circumstances change. • Providing a diversity of housing also creates more complete and stable communities making residents more loyal and concerned about the community. Draft 4/11/2005 45
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