The findings of Close to Home focus on the exposure of new housing to climate hazards. This research quantifies the risks of housing development in areas exposed to flooding and wildfire across the country, identifying how land use, housing, and infrastructure policies can be improved to minimize losses as Canada builds the housing needed to improve affordability.
This is an excellent opportunity for planning professionals to reflect on how the housing and climate crises are intertwined, and to progress in finding solutions that benefit the future of our communities.