Re:Public Urbanism, working with Colliers Project Leaders, contributed to a comprehensive review of the Alberta Social Housing Corporation’s (ASHC) real estate portfolio to identify opportunities to optimize existing assets, improve operational efficiency, and support the long-term expansion of affordable housing across Alberta.

As part of the project, Re:Public conducted a desktop site analysis of 64 housing assets identified as having potential for reinvestment and redevelopment. Using GIS, aerial imagery, and municipal land use and zoning regulations, the analysis evaluated the theoretical development capacity of each property under existing zoning and potential upzoning scenarios. By comparing existing housing densities with potential development capacity, the study identified opportunities for residential intensification and assessed whether redevelopment could accommodate additional units without requiring demolition or disrupting existing tenants.

The findings contributed to the broader asset management strategy by providing a framework for evaluating redevelopment potential and prioritizing future investment opportunities. This work helped inform decisions on how ASHC could better leverage its existing land holdings to support additional affordable housing development across the province.