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Celebrating Excellence in Housing Research

Announcing the 2023 Housing Research Awards recipients

February 29, 2024

The Housing Research Awards celebrate and recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to housing research in Canada.

These annual awards are more than a recognition of impactful research — they spotlight the critical role of research in improving our understanding of housing issues. Award winning research projects are also instrumental to developing innovative and impactful solutions to Canada’s housing challenges. The awards demonstrate the power of research to drive change and innovation.

Meet the 2023 Housing Research Awards Winners

The power of research to drive innovation

The Awards are making a real difference in Canada’s housing sector. By spotlighting impactful research, they:

  • generate new ideas
  • promote collaboration
  • amplify the profile of housing research

Award recipients demonstrate their commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring innovative ideas. Their work has led to solutions that are changing how we tackle housing challenges in Canada.

But their work is more than academic research — it’s a catalyst for change to help build a better housing future in Canada.

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We’re excited to announce the recipients of the 2023 Housing Research Awards.

CMHC President’s Medal for Outstanding Housing Research

Michael Piper from the University of Toronto and his team were awarded the 2023 CMHC President’s Medal for Outstanding Housing Research.

The ReHousing the Yellowbelt research project is set to shape the city’s housing landscape. This research focuses on converting single-family homes into multiplexes. This project was initiated in response to the City of Toronto’s 2023 zoning changes which allows multi-unit housing in all residential neighbourhoods, helping to increase housing supply. The research team has prioritized developing tools to support this housing shift over regulatory changes. They developed a catalogue with over 50 prototype plans to convert common housing types into multiplexes. And they’re empowering citizen developers with this and other resources to explore multiplex development.

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Gold Roof Award for Housing Research Excellence

Alexandra Flynn from the University of British Columbia and her team are the winners of the 2023 Gold Roof Award for Housing Research Excellence.

The Housing Assessment Resource Tools (HART) project has developed a suite of 3 evidence-based tools aimed at helping governments and housing providers to better understand and address their housing needs. The project offers extensive research and data analysis as innovative solutions to Canada’s housing crisis. These free, online tools work together to identify populations in need — including National Housing Strategy priority groups. The tools also determine affordable shelter costs, locate sites ideal for affordable housing development and offer regulatory tools to help preserve existing housing. The HART project provides valuable insights to advance Canada’s goal of reducing core housing need as outlined in the National Housing Strategy Act.

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Gold Roof Award for Knowledge to Action

Tanyss Knowles and her team from the BC Society of Transition Houses are the recipient of the 2023 Gold Roof Award for Knowledge to Action.

The Practical Applications of a Women-Centred Approach to Housing Design project addresses the housing needs of low-income women and children experiencing violence. The research identified key barriers to accessing safe and supportive housing. The project focused on gathering insights from women and housing professionals. The goal was to identify design solutions that will help meet the unique housing needs of this group. The research produced a toolkit featuring women-centred design principles and evidence-based designs and housing floorplans.

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Why should you apply?

The next application window is opening soon! Housing Research Awards recipients join a community of dedicated researchers committed to advancing new, impactful solutions to today’s housing challenges.

The awards aren't just about recognition. They're also a great opportunity to connect with other leaders in the field, policymakers and industry partners. As an award recipient, you'll be given a platform to highlight your research and showcase the difference it’s making. This can lead to new partnerships and collaboration and widen the reach of your work.

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