📢 Community Volunteers Needed – Housing Stock Survey
Join us for an important community-wide effort to help shape Canton’s future!
On Thursday, August 28th from 3:00–5:00 PM, volunteers will take part in a Housing Stock Survey to assess local housing conditions. The results will guide future improvement projects and strengthen our community’s economic growth.
Event Details:
📍 Meet at: Canton YMCA at 3:00 PM for a brief orientation. (Front Parking Lot)
📋 Survey: 3:00–5:00 PM — work in teams using a simple mobile app to record observations.
🎉 Volunteer Reception: 5:00 PM at Official Time Out — snacks and drinks provided.
Think of this like a census- but for houses!
No special skills required — just a willingness to walk, observe, and help collect valuable information.
How to Get Involved:
✅ Sign up to volunteer.
✅ Share this opportunity with friends, family, coworkers, and groups you’re part of.
✅ Help us spread the word — every volunteer makes a difference!
You or your organization interested in participating? Send us a DM or email at
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Let’s work together to improve housing and strengthen Canton’s future!
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WHY IT MATTERS?:
We're doing this survey because housing is one of the biggest foundations of economic development — without safe, adequate, and attractive housing, it’s harder to attract new residents, retain workers, support local businesses, and grow the tax base.
More specifically, the Housing Stock Survey will:
- Document current housing conditions — identifying properties that are in good condition, need repair, or are at risk of becoming unsafe.
- Provide hard data that can be used for grant applications, housing programs, and investment proposals.
- Help city leaders and developers understand demand for different housing types (affordable, senior, workforce, etc.).
- Guide revitalization strategies for neighborhoods and business districts.
- Support long-term economic growth by ensuring the community has the housing needed to attract and retain residents.
In other words — this isn’t just about buildings. It’s about strengthening Canton’s future economy, population stability, and overall quality of life.
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