Resources

Getting started is always the hardest part - so we’ve made it easier with resources to kick-start projects in your community. Search our resource database below to find handbooks, research, and step-by-step guides that will help you achieve your goals. If you’re looking for more support, reach out to us! Our team is happy to help, and work with you to implement projects.

April 1, 2024

Housing for Ukrainian Evacuees Guidebook

Affordable Housing, Housing, Housing Education to Support Ukrainian Evacuees in Alberta, Rural Immigration

Click the buttons below to download/view the following resources in PDF format.

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February 1, 2024

Shelter Pulse

Women’s Shelter Policies

The Shelter Pulse Policy Database represents a collaborative effort by the Rural Development Network team, Mountain Rose Women’s Shelter Association, Taproot Strategies, and rural shelter partners throughout Canada. It offers a comprehensive collection of policies in a searchable format. This…

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February 1, 2024

Placemaking for Inclusion: A Guide to Tenant-Based Initiatives

Affordable Housing, Inclusive Communities

A resource for affordable housing providers and tenants seeking to foster greater social inclusion in their community. Click the button to view the resource as a PDF file.

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January 1, 2023

Alberta Homelessness Estimations Reports

Alberta Provincial Estimations, Homelessness

2023 Alberta Provincial Estimations  2023 Rural Housing and Service Needs Estimations Provincial Report   2023 Alberta Provincial Estimations: Community Reports  Athabasca Community Report – 2023 Provincial Estimations  Bonnyville Community Report – 2023 Provincial Estimations  Bow Valley Community Report – 2023…

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November 1, 2022

Step-by-Step Guide to Developing Affordable Housing 

Affordable Housing, Enabling Housing Choice

The second edition of our award-winning guide for those looking to develop, build, and operate affordable rental housing. Click the button below to learn more.

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October 1, 2022

Estimating Rural Homelessness

Alberta Provincial Estimations, Estimating Rural Homelessness, Homelessness

This step-by-step document has been developed by the Rural Development Network (RDN) for rural communities across Canada that wish to accurately estimate the number of homeless individuals in their community. Click the button below to view the resource as a…

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April 1, 2022

Enabling Housing Choice Reports 

Affordable Housing, Enabling Housing Choice

Research for driving transformational, long-term policy change that encourages housing choice and diversity in communities. Click the buttons below to view more.

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June 1, 2021

Developing Emergency Mat Programs 

Homelessness

Often, rural and remote communities do not have emergency shelters or supportive/ transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness. In addition, communities may be limited in the resources, staff capacity, trained volunteers, as well as the time needed to implement longer-term…

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