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AI Article Summary
The Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association (GOHBA) is raising concerns over Ottawa's worsening housing crisis and its impact on affordability. They report that increased construction costs, economic pressures, and government fees impede homeownership. GOHBA calls for the reduction of development charges, federal support for local infrastructure, and expansion of the urban boundary to alleviate the crisis. Despite some federal funding, they argue more long-term solutions are needed to address the housing supply and affordability issues.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
For Canadian builders, this means addressing the housing crisis requires cooperation among all stakeholders and government action to reduce costs. The need to decrease development charges and secure federal infrastructure funding is crucial to alleviate supply and affordability challenges. Moreover, expanding the urban boundary may be essential despite local government resistance, emphasizing the need for strategic planning in urban development.
