GROWTH, PARTNERSHIPS, AND COMMUNITY IMPACT The effects of affordable housing extend beyond individual residents, shaping outcomes across the broader community. “Affordable housing strengthens the whole community because it creates the stability everything else builds on,” said Alani. “It supports children and schools because when families have stable housing, children are more likely to attend school consistently, be ready to learn, have better relationships with peers and do better over time. It supports public safety because stable housing reduces crisis, lowers pressure on emergency systems, and helps create more orderly, connected neighbourhoods.It supports the economy by making is possible for people to live near work, keep jobs, and participate in community life.” David Van Houwelingen Erfa Alani Deidre Randell Hayley Chubbs Duncan McLean Macy Maclean 9
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