Housing Needs Research
Housing Needs Research Project
The goal is to pinpoint and tackle crucial data gaps concerning housing supply and demand in Newfoundland and Labrador, to improve the province’s understanding of its housing needs and help local leaders make informed decisions.
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Who We Are
REGIONAL ANALYTICS LAB
The Regional Analytics Lab (RAnLab) aims to inform evidence-based decisions through capacity building initiatives and regional economic and spatial analytics.
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RAnLab is a part of the Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development at Memorial University.
HOUSING NEEDS RESEARCH GROUP
The project receives support from various professional organizations through the Research Group, led by the NL Housing Corporation. Together we work to identify and address key data gaps related to housing in our province.
Project Information
Built for Housing Needs Assessments
All data gathered, projections, calculations, and analysis are designed to help complete housing needs assessments for federal funding applications (e.g. Housing Accelerator Fund).
Central Location for All Housing Data
RAnLab's data model connects publicly available administrative data (e.g. Statistics Canada data) with community generated information to build the most accurate understanding of housing needs in a particular community.
Data Analysis and Housing Expertise
You can count on us for clear and reliable housing insights. Our team knows data inside and out, and we've teamed up with housing experts to make sure we're giving you the best information possible.
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Summary Presentation
Take a look at key housing statistics for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Key Definition
Core housing need considers affordability, adequacy, and suitability of a household.