Councillors are asking staff to report on developing two pilot projects for 'modular homes' as part of Hamilton's strategy to tackle the affordable housing crisis.

The 50-unit development is supposed to go up beside a long-term care home, something the community says they are concerned about. 

'Through modular housing we can quickly create permanent housing options that will impact the lives of many people in our city,' Mayor John Tory said.

"The current COVID-19 pandemic has quickly amplified the pre-existing challenges within Toronto's housing and homeless systems."

Hundreds of local residents rallied Saturday in front of the 15-acre lot of prime real estate next to Queen Elizabeth Park, where replacement social housing has yet to be built.

Advocates for the former Anita Place tent city that took up the site for years say the move is displacing the few remaining campers.

Vancouver city council has passed a motion that could allow the construction of temporary modular housing in virtually all residential areas of the city.

Should modular housing be allowed in parts of the city currently zoned for detached homes and duplexes?

At least nine projects are lined up under the program, ranging from temporary modular housing to mixed-market rental and co-op housing.

Months after the local homeless camp in Maple Ridge was shut down due to fire concerns and other safety issues, residents say new fire fears are being sparked - by a growing number of homeless encampments cropping up in the city's residential areas.