Affordable Housing Profiles.pdf

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Publication Overview

The publication "Affordable Housing: Profiles of Five Metropolitan Cities" is a collaborative effort between the Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC), Metropolis, and Ville de Montréal. The editorial team consists of Stewart Tan, Eugeni Villalbí Godes, and Jarryd N'michi, with advisors Michael Koh, Octavi de la Varga, and Henri-Paul Normandin.

Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC)

The CLC was established in 2008 by the Ministry of National Development and the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources. Its mission is to "distil, create and share knowledge on liveable and sustainable cities". The CLC's work spans four main areas: Research, Capability Development, Knowledge Platforms, and Advisory.

Metropolis

Metropolis is an association of 138 urban agglomerations worldwide, with 34 years of history. Its mission is to contribute to finding common answers to the challenges of metropolisation.

Ville de Montréal

Montréal is the largest French-speaking city in America, known for its cultural vitality and creative strengths. The City of Montréal aims to provide a pleasant and prosperous place to live for its citizens, with a focus on economic development, environment, housing, and mobility.

Foreword and Messages

The foreword by Mme Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montréal, highlights the importance of preserving social, economic, and cultural diversity in the city. The message by Mr Khoo Teng Chye, Executive Director of the CLC, emphasizes the need for affordable, quality housing as a key attribute of a liveable city.

Affordable Housing Profiles

The publication features profiles of five metropolitan cities: Berlin, Buenos Aires, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Montréal. Each profile provides an overview of the city's affordable housing landscape, including strategies, initiatives, and challenges.