New Centre for Housing Innovation to be established with Government of Canada support
January 16, 2025
The Government of Canada is investing $20 million in a new Centre for Housing Innovation that will be established in Edmonton, Alberta. The centre will bring together researchers, industry leaders, and government representatives to develop and test new solutions to Canada’s housing challenges.
The centre will focus on four key areas:
- Affordability: The centre will research and develop new ways to make housing more affordable for Canadians, including innovative financing models and construction methods.
- Sustainability: The centre will develop new technologies and practices to reduce the environmental impact of housing, including energy-efficient building materials and renewable energy systems.
- Accessibility: The centre will research and develop new solutions to make housing more accessible for people with disabilities, including universal design principles and assistive technologies.
- Innovation: The centre will foster a culture of innovation in the housing sector, and will support the development and commercialization of new housing technologies and products.
The centre will be led by the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering and will be supported by a consortium of industry partners, including the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation.
The Government of Canada’s investment in the centre is part of its $10-billion National Housing Strategy, which aims to create more affordable, sustainable, and accessible housing for Canadians.
The centre is expected to open in 2026.
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“The Centre for Housing Innovation will be a hub for collaboration and innovation in the housing sector,” said the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion. “This investment will help us develop new solutions to Canada’s housing challenges and create a more affordable, sustainable, and accessible housing system for all Canadians.”
“The University of Alberta is proud to lead the Centre for Housing Innovation,” said Dr. David Turpin, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Alberta. “This centre will bring together the best and brightest minds from academia, industry, and government to develop solutions to the housing challenges facing Canadians.”
“The Canadian Home Builders’ Association is pleased to support the creation of the Centre for Housing Innovation,” said Kevin Lee, President of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association. “This centre will play a vital role in developing new technologies and practices that will make housing more affordable, sustainable, and accessible for Canadians.”
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Media Relations Office of the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion 613-748-2574
Communications University of Alberta 780-492-7682
Communications Canadian Home Builders’ Association 613-230-3060
New Centre for Housing Innovation to be established with Government of Canada support
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