115 - Made in Housing: Building Economic and Social Sustainability in Community Housing

Community housing is more than a safety net, it’s a powerful engine for economic efficiency, social mobility, and inclusive city-building. As Ontario faces a growing housing crisis, doubling the community housing stock is not just necessary—it’s economically sound.

This session explores the macroeconomic rationale for large-scale investment in community housing, while also reimagining it as a launchpad for thriving, equitable communities.

Leaders from Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC), Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) will discuss:

The economic case for expanding community housing as a solution for low- and middle-income earners
The role of public housing providers as city builders and policy advocates
How to create environments that foster safety, stability, and upward mobility for tenants
Strategies to level the playing field and break cycles of generational poverty
How community housing can challenge stigma and deliver long-term positive outcomes for residents

This session will be presented as a live podcast to kick-off Season 3 of ONPHA’s Opening Doors Podcast. Don’t miss the excitement!