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Co-Investment Fund will Help Modernize Existing Stock and Fund More Housing
This spring, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) launched the National Housing Co-Investment Fund as part of the federal government’s National Housing Strategy. The Fund supports the creation or repair of affordable homes across the country. The goals of the program are
- create 60,000
Your Co-op’s Heating and Ventilation System
Heating and ventilation are important in residential buildings, especially to co-ops with mid- to high-rise multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs). The mechanical-system equipment within a MURB plays a significant role in the building’s energy efficiency, resident comfort and utility costs.
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Sustainability Survey Summary Report
Energy and Water Efficiency in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings - User Guide
Energy and Water Tune-ups Multi-unit Residential Buildings
CMHC Bulletin: The Building Envelope
Sustainability Survey Report
In November 2017, the Agency surveyed its co-op clients on their sustainable and environmental practices, capturing a snapshot of sustainable co-op housing practices in Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Alberta and British Columbia. The survey touched on building condition assessments, water and energy
New Money from CMHC for Planning
Is your co-op thinking of completing a Building Condition Assessment (BCA) or a Capital Replacement Reserve Plan (CRP)? Now’s your chance.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has just announced the Preservation Fund, an offshoot of their Seed Funding program, which allows co-ops with
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Plans in Action
The average co-op with an approved capital replacement plan tucks away more than $3,600 per unit in reserves each year--triple the 2007 amount. Does their future hold better windows? New kitchens? Savings mean more choices.