Inclusionary Zoning as a Municipal Tool to Support Affordable Housing in Winnipeg

In 2011, 21% of Winnipeg residents (or 61,790 households) were living in unaffordable housing, as defined by Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) is a tool available to municipalities to respond to this issue by ensuring all new residential development includes a certain percentage affordable housing. Inclusionary Zoning is used successfully across the United States, Europe, and Australia to create affordable housing, but implemented differently by each city to respond to local need. Through engagement with North American municipalities that have enacted IZ, this research will explore key considerations for potential implementation in Winnipeg.

Faculty Supervisor:

Richard Milgrom

Student:

Alissa Rappaport

Partner:

End Homelessness Winnipeg

Discipline:

Urban studies

Sector:

Management of companies and enterprises

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