How Should the Government Use Surplus Public Land for Housing?
Official title: Call for Housing Solutions on Public Land Bank
The federal government owns empty office towers and unused land across Canada. They want to know how to turn these properties into affordable housing. This survey asks developers, housing providers, and the public how to make it happen faster and cheaper.
Why This Matters
Struggling to find an affordable place to live? This could help. The government is sitting on land that could become housing. If they get this right, more homes get built faster—and at prices that don't break the bank.
What Could Change
Surplus federal properties in cities like Ottawa, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal could be converted to housing. Developers might get long-term leases at discounted rates. The Canada Public Land Bank tool could be improved based on feedback.
Key Issues
- How can public lands best be used to create affordable, sustainable housing?
- What improvements should be made to the Canada Public Land Bank geospatial tool?
- What obstacles do developers face in building housing on public lands?
How to Participate
- Complete the Call for Housing Solutions survey to share your feedback on using public lands for housing.