SHS Consulting worked in partnership with the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) to update the CMHC publication Housing for Older Canadians: The Definitive Guide to the Over-55 Market.  Selected chapters in the original publication were updated and will be published as five separate volumes.  Volume 1: Understanding the Market has recently been released.  This first volume focuses on the current and emerging trends in Canadian seniors’ lifestyles, health, financial situations, and housing choices. 

http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/odpub/pdf/67514.pdf

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Infrastructure

With the growing importance of human services integration and the creation of more complete and sustainable communities, community infrastructure planning is a significant interest for municipalities of all sizes. Community infrastructure can be broadly defined as the facilities and services that meet the needs of residents, build community networks and enhance the overall quality of life. Community infrastructure impacts a wide range of population groups in communities of all sizes. We have worked with both local and regional municipalities to assist in the planning and provision of community infrastructure facilities and services. In addition, we have completed complementary work in housing policy and development, homelessness, community health, education and safe communities.

Recent examples of our work in this area include:

  • Pushing Systems Boundaries Through Community Infrastructure Planning, Ontario Municipal Social Services Association 2011 Policy and Research Conference, Toronto, Ontario
  •  Working Together to Build Complete Communities through Community Infrastructure Planning, Ontario Professional Planners Institute Conference 2011, Ottawa, Ontario
  •  Cutting Across Boundaries: Building Communities through Community Infrastructure, Canadian Institute of Planners Conference 2011, St. John’s, Newfoundland
  •  Town of Markham Community Infrastructure Strategy Background Report, Town of Markham (2011)
  • Halton Region Community Infrastructure Guideline, Halton Region (2010)