OBJECTIVES

1. To conceptualize pilot projects and an Affordable Housing Master Plan in Collingwood and Southern Georgian Bay that will also support other towns in understanding the suite of actions available and their merit. 

2. To continue building partnerships among Towns and Small Cities and their housing advocates. 

3. To show how the World Urban Pavilion in Regent Park (virtual/physical) can be a space to discuss in a practical manner urban challenges and innovative solutions. 

This event also continues the preparation for the 3rd Collingwood World Summit being held on Oct 31 & Nov 1, 2022. The overall theme of the Summit will focus on Sustainable Housing and Financing as a catalyst for achieving the United Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)in particular SDG 11 – sustainable cities and communities. 

Housing and Finance: 

• Sustainable Housing 

• Workforce Housing/Attainable/Affordable Housing 

• Ownership Types and Financing 

The housing workshop aligns well with Canada’s National Housing Strategy (NHS) to support affordable and community housing for all Canadians by 2030 and the SDGs to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. 


WORLD URBAN PAVILION IN REGENT PARK

This workshop will also leverage the collaborative opportunities of the World Urban Pavilion in Regent Park (Pavilion) - Powered by Daniels to demonstrate how cities and towns can mobilize the Pavilion as a platform for advancing sustainable dialogue on urban challenges. The Pavilion provides both a physical and virtual space for cities and towns to interact with the globe and demonstrates innovative solutions for sustainable urbanization. 


The Pavilion is a knowledge exchange hub that brings stakeholders together in one platform to focus on best practices in inclusive urban development. The Pavilion aims to create an open dialogue on all aspects of sustainable development, including housing and affordability. It is a global platform to inspire action and advocate for innovative solutions with stakeholders across all sectors to support evidence-based policy decisions through data and information from city-to-city and town-to-town. 


One of the Pavilion’s main programming areas is the Canada: Frontrunner of Urban SDGs program. This programme highlights Canadian innovation and aspires to make Canada a leader in sustainable urban development. It also provides an opportunity for Canada to facilitate and accelerate international cohesion for the SDGs under one platform. An important component of this program is working closely with local communities across Canada, including the Town of Collingwood, to develop pilot projects for realizing the SDGs.   


The Town of Collingwood is aspiring to become a Frontrunner Town of Urban SDGs through the Pavilion’s Canada: Frontrunner of Urban SDGs program. This workshop is part of a series of initiatives of Collingwood to move closer to its ambitious goals as a Frontrunner Town. The workshop is also an opportunity to connect with the Pavilion’s collaboration hub to establish an open dialogue among national and global audiences on how municipalities can move forward with housing initiatives that are inclusive, accessible, affordable, and sustainable. 


Collingwood’s Affordable Housing Task Force

The Affordable Housing Task Force for Collingwood was established to provide advice to Council and take leadership on: 

  • Investigating opportunities and make a recommendation to Council regarding the specific Town owned lands. 
  • Monitoring and making recommendations to local planning policies that are underway as well as a regional focus to closely monitor and provide recommendations to increase affordable housing options. 
  • Exploring and making recommendations regarding current grant/funding opportunities for affordable housing development: new, renovation and conversions. 
  • Remaining connected with and provide support for an action plan for Council regarding Collingwood’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainability Goal #11 pertaining to safe and affordable housing. 


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