How can workforce housing support economic development initiatives in Hamilton?
Project Description: This project will research how providing housing along the housing spectrum, in particular workforce housing, may offer benefits in the community. There is interest in understanding how having a good supply of workforce housing can offer economic benefits and encourage business development in the City of Hamilton. The project may also review how providing housing can have a positive social and financial impact by mitigating emergency situations. The project deliverable is to develop a methodology that can be used as a key performance indicator to show the economic benefits of a healthy housing spectrum.
City Staff: Jennifer Roth, Planning and Economic Development Department
Deliverables: Secondary research
Project Start Date/ Availability: Winter 2026
Location: City Wide
City Strategy Priority: Economic Prosperity and Growth