Category Archives: Housing

Discussion Group, The zero-tax city

Posted on March 21, 1997 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(March 21, 1997) Suburban sprawl and the decay of downtowns seem like nature`s way of saying that nothing lasts forever. The inner cities had their chance. Now they`re being eviscerated, and the action is in the suburbs. Continue reading →

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Water submetering: a regulatory overview

Posted on January 1, 1997 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(January 1, 1997) Prior to undertaking a submetering project, multifamily property owners should review applicable state regulations which could result in their taking on additional compliance responsibilities and liabilities. Continue reading →

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What would happen if we let gated communities thrive?

Posted on December 23, 1996 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(December 23, 1996) We’d return to our roots. For generations, cities great and small have used gates to identify specific neighborhoods and to establish a sense of place. To pick Toronto examples, three older gated areas — Palmerston Avenue, Fairview Boulevard and Wychwood Park — are city jewels that command high real estate values. Continue reading →

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Rental Repair and Renovation in Canada (RRES)

Posted on January 1, 1996 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(January 1, 1996) Statistics Canada study on behalf of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC): Information on expenditures made by landlords on repairs and renovations to private rental units. Continue reading →

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Fact Sheet #1 The cost of groundwater

Posted on January 1, 1996 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(January 1, 1996) Six million Canadians depend on ground water. In Canada approximately 25% of the population rely on ground water for domestic use. Continue reading →

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