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    Insites: Addressing the Northern housing crisis

    Elsa Lam June 01, 2025 22 min read
    Canadian Architect
    Insites: Addressing the Northern housing crisis
    AI Article Summary

    The article discusses the ongoing housing crisis in Canada's Northern territories, particularly affecting the Indigenous population. Taylor Architecture Group highlights the inadequacies of government-imposed housing models that don't suit northern climates or cultural lifestyles. Historical and systemic issues, such as a departing federal role in social housing and a weak local economy, have exacerbated these challenges. The article notes the disparity in housing quality and economic opportunities between market and non-market communities.

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