This document is part of the Research Insight series, under research priority area Housing Needs and Conditions. A full report is available in the insight.
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Project Overview:
The research objectives were to:
- identify strategies and/or recommendations for changes or supports to address implementation barriers
- explore development planning issues that prevent development of micro-suite projects
- summarize potential building code and design issues
- consolidate stakeholder perspectives regarding the implementation of micro-suites within existing communities.
Implications for the Housing Industry:
In terms of affordable micro-suite market rentals, the recommended next steps for cities is to follow the example of other jurisdictions and conduct pilots. As part of a pilot, cities should:
- find allies within the community
- incorporate different measures to build community interest and involvement
- consider relaxing regulatory barriers conditionally based on established design and affordability criteria.
About CMHC Research Insights
Research Insights are summaries of our research reports. These insights:
- identify a housing research issue, gap or need
- provide an overview of the research project undertaken to address it
- present major findings of the research
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