Action Area #2 Construction

Immediate construction will aim to reduce overcrowding.

Immediate Actions


The NIHAP has actions to build housing in all regions immediately. NCC will coordinate construction with RDCs. Construction will focus on:

1

Purpose Built Housing


(such as shelters, long-term care facilities, and wellness centres)

2

Affordable rental units


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Longer-term Actions


Inuit-owned construction and trades companies will be contracted to support:

Project Design

Management

Construction

Maintenance

Construction Activity Types


There are three types of construction activities in the NIHAP:

1

Project identification, planning and design


Projects reflect community capacity priorities and values, and maximize efficiencies.

2

Construction


Design, logistics planning and building of new housing.

3

Operations and Maintenance


Housing has the maintenance and program support it needs.

Immediate Construction Goals

(0-5 years)

  • Build a housing project in each community within the first 5 years.
  • Have agreements for the construction and operation of a shelter in each community within the first 5 years.

Longer Term Investment Goals

(0-25 years)

  • Increase the supply of affordable housing.
  • Increase housing maintenance knowledge and skills among Inuit across Nunavut.

For Inuit by Inuit


Together We Can Meet Our Housing Needs

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