Resident engagement is a critical factor in the success of affordable housing retrofit projects.

Meaningful engagement can help build trust, reduce disruption, improve project outcomes, and ensure retrofits meet the needs of residents.

Join The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) initiative for a discussion on the newly released Resident engagement toolkit and the resources and funding available to support retrofit planning.

Developed collaboratively by TAF and GMF, the toolkit provides practical guidance, tools, and real-world examples to help housing providers effectively engage residents before, during, and after retrofit projects.

Participants will hear key insights from the toolkit, explore a case study from a housing provider that has applied resident engagement practices in a retrofit project, and learn how the new SAH funding can support early-stage planning activities that contribute to successful retrofit outcomes.

Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions about implementation and available support.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify practical strategies for engaging residents throughout the retrofit lifecycle, from project planning through implementation and follow-up.

2. Recognize common resident engagement challenges and proven approaches to addressing them, drawing on lessons from housing providers and sector practitioners.

3. Understand the role of the Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) grant in supporting early-stage retrofit planning.