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In this report, we examine several broader questions about the successes and challenges of affordable ADUs, including their relative strengths and weaknesses compared to traditional housing subsidies. The analysis is based on a series of interviews conducted with public officials, nonprofit affordable housing providers, researchers, and other organizations across the region. The full list of organizations is shown at the end of the report. https://lnkd.in/gS5PtyJh

BC’s affordable housing sector advocates gathered in Courtenay today at the BC Non-Profit Housing Association’s Regional Education, Networking and Tradeshow (RENT) event. BC Green candidate Arzeena Hamir congratulated local groups, including Dawn to Dawn, the Transition Society, Wachiay Friendship Center and L'Arche Comox Valley for their hard work and commitment to providing affordable housing for the community, while repeating her calls for a significant and immediate increase in provincial funding for non-market housing for hard-working residents in the Comox Valley. “The Comox Valley has seen a few affordable housing projects in recent years,” Ms. Hamir stated, “but we need more provincial investment. I hope conference participants will continue to bring forward innovative non-market housing solutions for the broader community, since many residents are impacted by the affordability crisis due to housing costs.” Hard-working families in the Comox Valley have been ignored for decades by every BC governing party. Families can no longer afford rents that eat up most of their paycheques. The BC Greens are the only party advocating for non-market housing for working families.

In our latest foray into the complex issue of affordability, we interviewed Richard Bell, the Chair of the Board of Small Housing BC - a non-profit organization that focuses on enabling the introduction of ground-oriented housing in communities across BC - to share his unique perspective and proposed solutions. Read the full article: https://hubs.ly/Q01-DTw30

These kinds of opportunities to build truly affordable housing should be available in every province and territory of Canada. There is a lot of discussion happening nationally right now in housing, but in most provinces there are almost no funds available to build housing like this, and certainly no multi-billion dollar programs aimed at building thousands of non-market units. Not only should every community in Canada have the opportunity to secure funding for non-market housing, but the federal government should be matching funds for programs like this.

Insight into why it takes years to get affordable housing built in this city.

🗞 You can find my latest column for The Mail below. 🖌️ This week I write our #AllTogetherAlleys project - working with local residents (and with the kind donations of local businesses) to brighten up a neglected bit of Barrow and hand it back to the community to use. 👀 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eegBUDbi

Planning to build in phases can allow your church or nonprofit organization to systematically work toward its long-range goals at realistic intervals. Phasing allows an organization to space out fundraising, control budgets, and manage debt while still growing over time. Read the article to see how NCI-Roberts Construction’s clients have successfully phased their projects! https://lnkd.in/gkVMUfEu

Building Homes, Building Hope. Did you know that the City of Elk Grove has been a steadfast supporter of affordable housing for nearly two decades? 🙌 Since 2004, our community has been making significant strides to ensure everyone has a place to call home.   🌟 Impactful Numbers: 💰 Over $78 million invested from the City’s Affordable Housing Fund 🏡 15 incredible affordable housing projects 👨👩👧👦 A total of 2,071 homes created, fostering community growth   🏗️ The Heart of the Matter: Each project is more than just bricks and mortar; it's a commitment to providing a haven for families. The City's average contribution of $5.2 million per project underscores its dedication to making affordable housing a reality.   💼 The Oak Rose Settlement: Friday’s announcement about including a $5 million grant and a $1 million land donation for the Oak Rose Project is just one more way that the City is keeping its pledge to fostering sustainable communities.   🌐 Funding that Fuels Change: Ever wonder where these funds come from? The Affordable Housing Fund is fueled by fees from new development projects across our city. It's a collaborative effort, proving that progress is possible when we work together.   💬 Your Role in the Story: As a community, let's celebrate our shared commitment to inclusivity and progress. Share this post to spread the word and inspire others to join us in making Elk Grove a place where everyone has a place to call home. 🏡💙

On Friday 27th October 2023, the first year students of the BSc in Architectural Technology at TU Dublin Bolton St. will build their own shelters and Sleep Out Against Homelessness as part of Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light initiative. By sleeping out, we hope to both raise awareness about homelessness, help raise vital funds to support homeless services, and to instill good learning outcomes relating to building design, performance, and thermal comfort. 9 teams of 7 students are challenged to create a structure that will house their group overnight, maintain 20 degrees Celsius temperature internally, achieve 100 lux daylight levels, and *stay dry* overnight. Crucially, this year there is an emphasis on the structure being deconstructable and materials reusable for next year’s effort; hopefully achieving good learning outcomes about sustainability and a good cause! Please donate if you see value in the cause and the students’ endeavours. https://lnkd.in/eag9yi8x #tudublin #architecture #sustainability #circulareconomy #focusirelandshinealight2023 #focusireland

California's Top Three Housing Bills to Track for 2024! SB 4, allows religious institutions and non-profit colleges to construct housing without having to go through the process of re-zoning. This could potentially help in creating more affordable housing options. SB 423, expands and extends eligibility for SB 35, which is all about streamlined entitlement. This means that more projects may now qualify for this convenient process. AB 1633 addresses the issue of CEQA determination delays for infill projects. It does so by introducing a cause of action and liabilities under the Housing Accountability Act. This step might help in speeding up the process and ensuring smoother progress for such projects. https://lnkd.in/gnTYsDjP