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Meet the Housing Supply Challenge Support Program Advisors
The Advisory Committee supports partnership building, program design and resources as applicants advance their housing supply solutions.
January 12, 2022
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January 13, 2021
By Evergreen
As part of the Housing Supply Challenge Support Program, we have prepared a glossary of definitions to help you better navigate the housing ecosystem and advance your housing solutions.
Housing is one of the most multi-faceted and challenging topics to tackle. What does it mean when we talk about housing supply? What is a housing continuum?
As part of the Housing Supply Challenge Support Program, we have prepared a glossary of definitions to help you better navigate the housing ecosystem and advance your housing solutions.
The amount of available housing in a given housing market, relative to demand.
Housing units designed and built for long-term rental accommodation.
Households living in some combination of inadequate, unsuitable and unaffordable housing, in need of an acceptable alternative.
An umbrella term that refers to housing owned and operated by non-profit organizations and housing co-ops, or different levels of government.
The range of housing types available in a community, from emergency shelters to homeownership.
Government assistance towards alleviating housing costs for low income households
The development of a piece of land or building with two or more uses, such as residential, retail and/or office.
A housing development designed for a range of household incomes, possibly including amix of rented and owned units.
The process of refurbishing an existing building to improve quality of life for residents and possibly to reduce its carbon emissions and lessen its environmental impact.
Housing that provides a safe, secure, and home-like physical environment for residents, with access to support services.
Do you have suggestions for additional housing terms? Reach out to the Housing Supply Challenge Support Program.
If you are interested in submitting an application for the Housing Supply Challenge, contact Evergreen for guidance and resources to develop and improve your submission.