Healthy Communities
Healthy communities are environments that prioritize and promote physical, mental, and social well-being through accessible healthcare, green spaces, affordable housing, and community engagement.
ResourceThe International Housing Coalition Case Study 3: Aboriginal Housing in Canada: Building on Promising Practices
This study entitled Aboriginal Housing in Canada: Building On Promising Practices was prepared as part of a series organized by the International Housing Coalition for presentation at the World Urban Forum in June 2006.
ResourceThe Alberta Smart Growth Report
A report on Smart Growth in Alberta and steps needed to advance the smart growth principles.
ResourceNeed Accessible Housing?
Brochure advertising the programs offered by the Accessible Housing Society.
ResourceThe Burgeoning Fringe: Western Canada’s Rural Metro-Adjacent Areas
A report on the challenges within rural-metro adjacent regions that surround the western urban cores.
ResourceTalking With Your Neighbour: A guide to resolving conflicts with your neighbour
A booklet with information pertaining to resolving conflicts with neighbours.
ResourceCreating a Future of Home Ownership for Persons with Developmental Disabilities May 2003
Various vignettes of experiences of developmentally challenged people in a variety of living situations.
ResourceCommunity Consultation in the Planning and Development Process
An overview of the community consultation process from idea inception through development completion. It also offers information, tools, resources and encouragement to enhance the process.
ResourceYour New Home – A Guide to Healthy Living & Environmental Cost Saving
Buying or Renting a New Home? Learn about improved home health and cost savings through energy efficiency, indoor air quality, water conservation and waste management.
ResourceCochrane Affordable Housing Strategy – Building our Community for the Future
A document which was created to serve as a long-term working guide to help the community achieve continuity in the housing continuum. It is divided into two components: the Strategy and, the Needs Assessment.
ResourceCommunities, Not Complexes VHS tape
A VHS recording of a program designed to help residents, owners and managers of rental properties prevent illegal activity.
ResourceUniversal Home For Safe Living: A Report
A document describing the recommended modifications for the redesign and construction of the “Universal Home for Safe Living” house with universal design concepts. As well, the report describes the successful and not so successful experiences regarding the implementation of the modifications.
