Affordable Housing for Strong Communities
Information and Resources for Affordable Housing
Welcome to the website of the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership. This website acts as a one-stop-shop for housing providers and those considering the development of affordable, allowing them to access relevant housing information and resources. The site will be updated regularly as information is collected from a variety of sources so that stakeholders can use the site as a tool when looking to develop affordable housing projects in Saskatoon.
Upcoming Housing Events
Canadian Home Builders' Association -- Saskatchewan, "Builders' & Renovators' Industry Trade Forum," October 13, 2010.
Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership, "Building Capacity, Building Communities: Homegrown Housing Solutions for Saskatchewan," November 17-19, 2010.
Housing in the News
Leader Post, "Province on the Job," Aug 27, 2010.
Leader Post, "Province on the Job," Aug 27, 2010.
Leader Post, "Wages in Saskatoon Increase," Aug 27, 2010.
StarPhoenix, "Home Prices direction Depends on Measure," Aug 26, 2010.
StarPhoenix, "Rents Rise, despite Improving Vacancy Rate," Aug 25, 2010.
Leader Post, "Affordable Housing Key to Continued Growth," Aug 25, 2010.
Leader Post, "Students Learn about Housing Shortage, " Aug 24, 2010.
Leader Post, "City Seeks Housing Help," Aug 24, 2010.
StarPhoenix, "City Needs Accurate Tally of Homeless: Report," Aug 19, 2010.
StarPhoenix, "Income Tight, Options Limited for Many Seniors," Aug 18, 2010.
StarPhoenix, "$2.6M Announced for Two Affordable Housing Projects," Aug 17, 2010.
CBC News, "Online Scams Targeting Saskatoon Renters," Aug 10, 2010.
StarPhoenix, "Housing Starts Ahead of '09," Aug 11, 2010.
StarPhoenix, "Ground Broken on Facility," Aug 6, 2010.
StarPhoenix, "Drop in Home Sales in July 'Typical': SRAR," Aug 4, 2010.
StarPhoenix, "Funding to Create Two Transition Homes," July 30, 2010.
StarPhoenix, "Saskatoon Population Crosses 220,000," July 12, 2010.
StarPhoenix, "Demographics Require More Affordable Housing," July 8, 2010.
StarPhoenix, "Entry-Level Housing Prices on the Rise, Condos Gain Most," July 8, 2010.
Leader Post, "Sales Down, Prices Up in Regina," July 7, 2010.
StarPhoenix, "Value of Building Permits Increase," July 7, 2010.
News Releases
Government of Saskatchewan, "Two New Affordable Housing Projects Open in Saskatoon," August 19, 2010.
Canadian Real Estate Association, "Rises in Resale Home Prices Expected in Revised Forecast," July 30, 2010.
Saskatoon & Region Home Builders' Association, "Housing Options Must Continue to Reflect Market Needs During Growth," July 9, 2010.
Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership, "Demand for Affordable Seniors' Housing Remains High," June 25, 2010.
Government of Saskatchewan, "Saskatchewan Building Permits Soar in May," July 6, 2010.
Government of Saskatchewan, "Saskatchewan Leads Nation Again on the Housing Front," June 8, 2010.
Government of Saskatchewan, "Affordable Rental Housing Project For People With Disabilities Opens In Wilkie," June 4, 2010.
Government of Saskatchewan, "Residential Construction Springs Forward In April," June 4, 2010.
Government of Saskatchewan, "Funding Of $750,000 For A Renovation Project For People With Intellectual Disabilities Completed In Yorkton," June 4, 2010.
Government of Saskatchewan, " Affordable Rental Housing Project For People With Disabilities Opens In Regina," June 3, 2010.
Government of Saskatchewan, "Federal And Provincial Governments Support Housing Project In Meadow Lake," June 2, 2010.
Government of Saskatchewan, "Funding Of $1.6 Million For Housing Renovations To Benefit Saskatoon," June 1, 2010.
Recent Housing Studies & Reports
Saskatoon Region Association of Realtors, "Averge Resale Price in Saskatoon Increases to $295,000," July 2010.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, "Rental Market Report - Saskatchewan Highlights," Spring 2010.
Royal Bank of Canada Economics, "Housing Trends and Affordability," May 2010.
TD Economics, "Canada to Experience A Modest Home Price Correction in 2011," May, 5, 2010.
The Salvation Army, "Poverty Shouldn't be a Life Sentence," May 3, 2010.
Conference Board of Canada, "Building From the Ground Up: Enhancing Affordable Housing in Canada," March 2010.
