Research Snapshot: Queer Households and Possibilities for Shared Housing in Canada

Highlights from a study about housing policies and 2SLGBTQI+ families

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Although progress has been made in recognizing and supporting Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (2SLGBTQI+) families in Canada, many policies are still heteronormative and designed to support the “traditional” nuclear family. This includes housing policies, initiatives, and zoning bylaws, which ultimately limit opportunities for 2SLGBTQI+ people.

This study examines housing policies in Toronto, Ontario to assess their capacity to support 2SLGBTQI+ people and their families.

This research builds on our growing understanding of the Family Wellbeing component of the Vanier Institute’s Family Diversities and Wellbeing Framework.

Perez-Amado, V., Pang, C., & Walton, A. (2024, August 29). Queer households and possibilities for shared housing: A policy case study analysis. Journal of Urban Design. https://doi.org/10.1080/13574809.2024.2392100