6. CONCLUSIONS

Through thorough review and understanding of the data provided and data collected, MBQ community housing rental and mortgage policy review, existing and future challenges and opportunities, the Greer Galloway Group has completed a comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment. With further research that leverages socio-economic, demographic, and market trend data, the Housing Needs Assessment was completed to:

• Provide material that will result in a strong diverse housing supply that meets the needs and provides viable options for the full range of MBQs residents; • Help position the community to establish a housing supply that aligns with economic growth, long-term community sustainability, and diversification opportunities; • Identify new and innovative housing delivery options that can be pursued promptly, as well as in the medium- and long-term (including, but not limited to Rent-To-Own); and • Be conducted in a manner that provides adequate input by members of MBQ to ensure their needs are represented in the final plan.

The data collected indicate the greatest future focus for housing is long-term care and rent-toown. These strategies will address two of the largest concerns facing the community; an aging population, and individuals with the means (age, education, mobility) to support home ownership but shortage of opportunities to enter the market.

We trust this Housing Needs Assessment Technical Report provides sufficient information and is to your complete satisfaction.

Respectfully submitted,

THE GREER GALLOWAY GROUP INC. ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS

Rafik Said, M.Sc. GIS Specialist Peter Zandbergen, P.Eng. Project Manager