Unlocking Canada’s Hidden Housing Supply: Why Brownfield Redevelopment Must Be a National Priority

Canada faces a housing shortage and urban sprawl, but brownfield redevelopment offers a solution by transforming contaminated, underused urban land into mixed-use communities. These sites have existing infrastructure, reducing costs and environmental impact. Challenges include high remediation costs and regulatory hurdles, requiring enhanced public-private collaboration, tax incentives, expedited approvals, and dedicated funding. Brownfield redevelopment supports sustainable, dense urban growth and housing supply goals.