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flag Canada is turning vacant malls into homes and mixed-use communities to ease its housing crisis.

flag Canada is converting abandoned malls and vacant retail spaces into homes and mixed-use communities to tackle its housing shortage. flag With e-commerce and the pandemic leaving millions of square feet of commercial space underused, developers are repurposing these sites—often with existing transit and utility access—into residential towers, co-living units, and community hubs. flag Projects are gaining support from federal and municipal governments, including funding from the Housing Accelerator Fund. flag While rezoning remains a challenge, experts highlight the environmental and economic benefits of reusing existing structures, reducing carbon emissions and construction time. flag The strategy aims to create sustainable, walkable neighborhoods integrating housing, retail, childcare, and green spaces.

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