Housing is fundamental to the economic, social and physical well-being of Hamilton's residents and communities. Housing is a basic human need, and is the central place from which we build our lives, nurture our families and ourselves, and engage in our communities. Housing needs change and evolve as social, demographic and economic conditions change. The long term sustainability of communities is based on building a diverse, flexible housing stock today to meet changing needs at both household and community levels. To ensure that housing is available for all, there must be a sufficient supply of housing with a range of housing types, forms, tenures, densities, affordability levels, and housing with support services.