Paula Gasparro
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Improving safety for elderly tenants
The Canadian population is aging and seniors constitute the fastest-growing age group. This trend is expected to continue for the next several decades due to a below replacement fertility rate, an increase in life expectancy, and the aging of the baby boom generation.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Green roof benefits for buildings
Green roof benefits include better air quality, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved storm water management and economic advantages.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Restoring balcony slabs and railings
Weather damage can severely damage balcony slabs and railings. CMCH's Gasparro outlines the repairs required at one Ottawa apartment.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Making a building more accessible
Landlords should follow these six tips to ensure their building's interior space is accessible to everyone.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Rainwater harvesting saves money
Is rainwater harvesting an effective way to reduce water bills and demands on local infrastructure? CMHC's Paula Gasparro weighs in.