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Defining Student Housing in Canada

Comparing international student housing strategies to Canadian specialized housing standards to provide a foundation for policy that will enable the creation of student housing at scale.

International Models5 Housing TypologiesCampus-Oriented Development

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State of Canadian Student Living

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State of Canadian Student Living

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6,039 students surveyed across 16 cities and 22 schools. Covers demographics, financials, housing profile, housing priorities, amenities, and transportation.

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2024Market Report

Student Housing Initiative Outlook

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Student Housing Initiative Outlook

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City-by-city analysis across Calgary, Kelowna, Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria. Market overviews, housing decisions, transportation, community, finances, and rental experience.

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Student Housing Initiative Outlook

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Student Housing Initiative Outlook

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The inaugural report covering Toronto, Vancouver, and Victoria. Student identity, housing decisions, transportation, community design, and the case for purpose-built supply.

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