The Canadian government is investing 10 million Canadian dollars (US$7.06 million) in 18 applied research projects to help accelerate the construction of more housing and infrastructure across the country.
These projects are intended to provide innovative and practical solutions to improve living conditions and infrastructure in Canadian communities.
Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, will receive $172,400 in federal funding to advance studies of 3D concrete printing technology. This research could lead to longer-lasting housing and infrastructure through large-scale proof-of-concept testing.
Similarly, 5468796 Architecture in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was awarded C$450,000 to explore the potential of under-used land and building assets for the development of affordable housing.
Light House Sustainability, a Vancouver-based consulting firm with $233,660 in federal funding, is studying the feasibility of relocating homes to northern regions. This project aims to address the housing crisis in underserved areas by increasing housing availability.
In Quebec City, the Vivre en Ville project, with $493,007 in government support, is creating a tool to help municipalities assess urban redevelopment potential, including redesigning parking lots to curb sprawl and increase housing supply.
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Other notable projects include the Community-Engaged Homelessness Infrastructure Development Project in British Columbia, which is developing a plan for a tiny house community in eastern Kelowna.
In Toronto, a project is focused on converting non-residential buildings into new housing to address the city's housing shortage, with a focus on low-carbon redevelopment.
The Shared Ground Initiative in Winnipeg aims to address the affordable housing shortage by identifying and using non-governmental organizations' land and assets for social purposes.
The Research and Knowledge Initiative (RKI) contribution funding program, launched by Infrastructure Canada in 2019, supports these projects. The RKI's goal is to strengthen the evidence base on public infrastructure and communities across Canada.
Canadian Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser said: “These important projects will support innovative solutions that will help build more critical infrastructure and housing faster across Canada.”
