How cities can promote affordable housing while limiting emissions
Canada needs 5.8 million more homes to make housing affordable. How can it reduce emissions associated with building them?
Alia Dharssi is a consultant and Director of Marketing and Communications at SSG.
Canada needs 5.8 million more homes to make housing affordable. How can it reduce emissions associated with building them?
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