Let's Talk Housing: a Podcast by BC Housing
By BC Housing
Let's Talk Housing: a Podcast by BC HousingJan 07, 2022
S3E12 - A First Nation's Bold Plans for Indigenous-led Housing
Donalene Rapada of Hiyam Society and Dave Ward of Lu’ma Development Management discuss the partnership between the two Indigenous organizations, the projects they have been working on and how they’re ensuring that Indigenous rights are prioritized. This episode presents an opportunity to hear about the challenges and successes both organizations have had in providing housing options for Indigenous communities in the non-market real estate sector.
Guests:
Donalene Rapada, CEO, Hiy'am' ta Sḵwxwú7mesh Housing Society
Dave Ward, CEO, Lu’ma Development Management
Syexwaliya, Ann Whonnock, Squamish Nation Elde
S3E11 - Affordable Housing for Veterans
The Legion Veterans Village (LVV) is an integrated centre of excellence for veterans and first responders focusing on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mental health. In this episode, Sara talks with Melissa DeGenova, Director of Development Partnerships at VRS Communities, a nonprofit that owns and operates the new homes, and Brian Mckenna, a veteran and resident of LVV. They discuss the unique needs of veterans and first responders, and how integrated housing provides a sense of belonging, community and safety.
Guests:
Melissa DeGenova,
Director, Development Partnerships, VRS Communities
Brian Mckenna,
Veteran
S3E10 - How Storytelling Can Build Community Understanding
In this episode, Sara talks to Meera Mathew from the Existence Project and two storytellers to discuss how sharing personal stories can bring people from different backgrounds together and challenge the stereotypes about people experiencing homelessness. The Storyteller project helps people who've been homeless share their own stories to make a positive change in the way we talk about homelessness. Learn more about The Existence Project here: The Existence Project - Connecting The Community Through Storytelling
https://www.theexistenceproject.ca/
S3E9 - Supporting Housing and Services for Black & Afro-Descendant Communities in BC
This special live podcast panel event was held in February to honour Black History Month. The episode explores the challenges Black communities face in finding safe and affordable housing in Metro Vancouver. Guest host Mary Gerges, Executive Director of Reconciliation & Equity Strategies at BC Housing, speaks with Modupe Bankole-Longe from Hogan’s Alley Society, Jean-Claude Bakundukize from Swahili Vision International, and Bruk Melles from the City of Vancouver about their work to support housing for Black communities.
Guests:
Jean-Claude Bakundukize, Co-Founder of Swahili Vision International
Modupe Bakole-Longe, Director of Research & Evaluation at Hogan’s Alley Society
Bruk Melles, Director of Homelessness Services with the City of Vancouver
Guest host Mary Gerges, Executive Director of Reconciliation & Equity Strategies at BC Housing
To learn more about Hogan’s Alley Society, visit https://www.hogansalleysociety.org/
To learn more about Swahili Vision Society, visit https://swahilivision.org/
S3E8 - Affordable Housing for Women by Women
Carla Guerrera of Purpose Driven Developments and Carla Busnardo, Board Member of Soroptimist House talk about their innovative and ground-breaking housing redevelopment project in Vancouver – a 13-storey concrete tower at West 13th Avenue and Cambie Street which will provide 135 units of affordable housing for senior women, women-led families, and workforce women. It’s the only project in North America that’s providing housing for women by an all-woman team. The project is a visionary example of affordable housing built to best meet the needs of women.
Guests:
• Carla Guerrera, CEO and Founder of Purpose Driven Developments
• Carla Busnardo, Chair of the Board of Soroptimist of Vancouver
S3E7 - Tackling misinformation about housing solutions, with On the Way Home Podcast
This is a special joint episode with On the Way Home Podcast from the National Conference on Ending Homelessness in Nova Scotia. In this episode,
Michael Braithwaite from Blue Door and Sara Goldvine from BC Housing talk about why addressing stigma and misinformation is so crucial for building support for housing solutions. They also touch on the importance of creating community for folks in need of housing and creating a safe space for them to thrive.
S3E6 - Culturally Appropriate Housing for Seniors
Vancouver’s Chinatown has been home to newcomers for generations, including many immigrants from China who were often excluded from other neighborhoods. In this episode, Sara talks with Queenie Choo, CEO of S.U.C.C.E.S.S, and Tim Lam, whose grandfather lived in Chinatown for many years. His home, Grace Manor was sold in 2021, leaving Tim’s grandfather and other residents without much time to find a new place to live. This is when S.U.C.C.E.S.S stepped in to run the building, with funding from the Province through BC Housing. Tim shares his grandfather’s journey, including the importance of culturally inclusive community.
Guests:
- Queenie Choo, CEO, S.U.C.C.E.S.S
- Tim Lam, grandchild of senior living in Grace Seniors Housing
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第六集簡介
溫哥華華埠一直以來是新移民的家園,幾代人的居所,包括很多來自於中國的移民,他們曾經常常在其他社區遭到排斥。在本集中,Sara和中僑互助會行政總裁周潘坤玲(Queenie Choo)以及一位華埠多年住戶的孫兒Tim Lam對話。Tim 的祖父所居住的房屋Grace Manor 在2021年被出售,令他和其他住戶沒有多少時間來尋找新的地方居住。這個時候中僑互助會在卑詩省房屋局的支持下介入,營運這棟大樓。Tim分享他的祖父的經歷,以及建設文化包容社區的重要性。
嘉賓:
- 周潘坤玲(Queenie Choo), 中僑互助會行政總裁
- Tim Lam, Grace Seniors Housing 住戶的孫兒
S3E5 – Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities
For many young people, moving into their first home is challenging. It’s even more so for youth with disabilities, who face additional barriers. In this episode, Sara talks with Linden, a resident of The Village at Pleasant Valley, Linden’s mother, Andrea, and Cindy Masters, executive director, Okanagan Village Housing Society. They discuss Linden’s journey to his own home and the importance of accessible housing.
Guests:
- Linden, resident of The Village at Pleasant Valley
- Cindy Masters, executive director, Okanagan Village Housing Society
- Andrea, parent of Linden
S3E4 – Supporting Communities During Climate Emergencies (Part 2)
Sara continues the conversation with Kathleen MacKinnon from Turning Points Collaborative Society and Nanette Drobot from BC Housing, exploring the warm community welcome folks received once arriving in Penticton, and the lasting impacts collaboration had on Turning Points staff. To learn more about Turning Points Collaborative Society, visit: https://turningpoints.ngo/
S3E4- Supporting Communities During Climate Emergencies Part 1
This past summer, Canada had its worst wildfire season on record. In this two-part series, Sara speaks with Kathleen MacKinnon from Turning Points Collaborative Society and BC Housing’s Nanette Drobot about how partners worked together using a trauma-informed approach to evacuate people experiencing homelessness from the raging wildfires in Kelowna.
To learn more about Turning Points Collaborative Society, visit: https://turningpoints.ngo/
S3E3 - Supporting Youth in our Communities
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House is helping young people in East Vancouver thrive, despite the many challenges they face. In this episode, Sara speaks with Rohani Seddiq, who runs Kiwassa's summer youth program at a BC Housing property. Rohani shares her story as a refugee and immigrant growing up in BC Housing, along with her mission to empower East Vancouver's youth.
To learn more about Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, visit kiwassa.ca
S3E1 - A Conversation with British Columbia’s Minister of Housing, Hon. Ravi Kahlon
Minister Ravi Kahlon shares his thoughts on the biggest housing challenges facing British Columbia and the efforts being made to address them. The Minister shares his vision for the future of housing in the Province. Sara also speaks to Minister Kahlon about what it means to be the first Minister dedicated to housing, his approach to leadership, and what he has learned in his first 10 months in the role.
Guests:
Hon. Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing, British Columbia
S3E2 - Shining a Light on Indigenous Understandings of Homelessness
Sara speaks to filmmaker Joseph Kafka and storyteller Patrick Stewart about an Indigenous-led video series titled ‘Where Are All My Relations’. Each story offers a human perspective on the data associated with an overrepresentation of Indigenous people in homeless counts. Home is a sense of belonging and connection. Patrick and Joseph explore the unique pathways into homelessness for Indigenous people. They discuss how Indigenous-led approaches are offering hope for a brighter future.
To watch the “Where are All My Relations?” video series, visit lnhs.ca or find them on YouTube @LumaNativeHousingSociety
Guests:
Simoogit Saa Bax, Patrick Stewart, Senior Director, Lu’ma Native Housing Society
Joseph Kafka, Filmmaker, Little Bird Media
S2E12 - Safe Havens for Women and their Children
This week we’re resharing an interview with Sairoz Sekhon, Director of Women’s Transition Housing & Supports Program at BC Housing, and Allison McLauchlan, Executive Director at Kelowna Women’s Shelter. This episode explores what women’s transition housing is, the types of housing and services provided, and why this type of housing is critical. We also discuss some of the challenges that women at-risk face, particularly Indigenous women.
Guests include:
Sairoz Sekhon, Director, Women’s Transition Housing and Supports Program, BC Housing
Allison McLauchlan, Executive Director, Kelowna Women’s Shelter
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
Women in BC who need more info about programs/services for people fleeing violence can call or text Victim Link: 1-800-563-0808
S2E11 - Inside the Rainier Hotel
We hear a lot about single room occupancy (SRO) hotels in the news - most of it pretty grim. In today's episode, Sara visits the Rainier Hotel, a low-barrier SRO located in Vancouver’s Gastown. It’s home to self-identifying women, many of whom have experienced trauma and violence. In this episode, Sara tours the Rainier with Tanya Fader, Director of Housing for the PHS Community Services Society, and talks with Karen, one of the residents.
Guests include:
Tanya Fader, Director of Housing, PHS Community Services Society
Karen, Resident, the Rainier Hotel
Learn more about BC Housing: Home (bchousing.org)
S2E10 - Finding Stability Through Affordable Housing
Getting affordable, rental housing is hard for large families. Finding homes with enough space for kids, in a family-friendly neighbourhood, can be challenging. On this episode, Sara talks with Stanley Ihemanma, tenant and father of three young boys, about some of the obstacles he encountered. Stanley secured stable family housing for this family through the Greater Victoria Housing Society (GVHS). Virginia Holden, Executive Director, GVHS, talks about the importance of supporting, and growing, family housing.
Guests include:
Stanley Ihemanma, Tenant
Virginia Holden, Executive Director, Greater Victoria Housing Society
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
S2E9 - Saving a Housing Co-op
More than 30,000 people live in co-op housing in BC. Together, co-op members are creating homes and communities. Like other housing groups, co-op members face challenges, aging buildings and higher construction costs. Sara talks with Thom Armstrong, CEO, Co-operative Housing Federation of BC and Tiffany Duzita, Executive Director, Community Land Trust. They discuss how partnerships, committed co-op members, and access to financing from partners like BC Housing and Vancity help co-ops thrive.
Guests:
Thom Armstrong, CEO, Co-operative Housing Federation of BC
Tiffany Duzita, Executive Director, Community Land Trust
More: Province finances affordable co-op housing in Burnaby | BC Housing News
S2E8 - The Vienna House Project
Climate change is spurring architects and housing developers around the world to think about how to make homes more comfortable and safe during extreme weather. Those who are most at risk from climate change are marginalized populations, including: people with low incomes, experiencing or at risk of homelessness, Indigenous people, and people with disabilities. Vienna House is a project being built in Vancouver that is creating affordable housing resilient to climate change. In this episode, Sara talks with John Wall, project architect, about how passive design will make Vienna House more affordable and comfortable for residents.
Project partners:
BC Housing, City of Vancouver’s Affordable Housing Agency, More Than A Roof Housing Society, the City of Vienna in partnership with the City of Vancouver.
Guest:
John Wall, Architect, Public Architecture and Communications
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
S2E7 - Designing Accessible Housing
About six million Canadians aged 15 and older have one or more disabilities. That number is expected to grow. This episode explores how BC Housing is designing homes for people of all ages and abilities. Sara talks with two accessible housing design advocates, an architect and an accessibility specialist, both working on BC Housing projects. They discuss how accessible housing benefits everyone.
Guests include:
Darby Lee Young, Founder & Principal Accessibility Strategist, Level Playing Field Inc.
Brad Tone, Architect & Director of Development, Vancouver Resource Society (VRS)
To learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
S2E6 - Helping Housing Residents Through Employment
Project Rise is a new program in Nanaimo that helps people in supportive housing find employment. Run by Island Crisis Care Society (ICCS), Project Rise provides skill-training and opportunities for internship. People involved in the project join Sara on this episode of Let’s Talk Housing to discuss the innovative program.
To learn more about Project Rise, read our Community Story below:
https://news.bchousing.org/breaking-barriers-to-employment-in-nanaimo/
Guests include:
Corrie Corfield, Director of People, Culture & Engagement, Island Crisis Care Society
Stephen Cochrane, Coordinator, Project Rise, Island Crisis Care Society
Don, Project Rise Graduate
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
S2E5 - Safe Housing for Women
The first dedicated women-only shelter in Kamloops opened this fall, providing specialized services for women experiencing homelessness. Harbour House is operated by The Mustard Seed, a local not-for-profit. Katie Hutchins from The Mustard Seed joins Sara on this episode of Let’s Talk Housing to discuss why this shelter is so important in the community.
Guests include:
Katie Hutchins, Manager of Administration, Mustard Seed Kamloops
Find community-based shelters near you: smap.bchousing.org
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
S2E4 - How Do Newcomers Get Affordable Housing in BC?
In 2021, BC welcomed more newcomers than any other region in Canada. With an aging population, declining birthrate, and the lowest unemployment rate in decades, Canada is set to welcome hundreds of thousands of new residents, including humanitarian refugees, for the next several years. According to immigrant and refugee settlement service providers, securing permanent, secure, affordable, family-sized housing is the biggest challenge to helping folks settle. What is being done to help newcomers secure housing amidst a housing affordability crisis? In this episode, Chris Friesen, Chief Operating Officer with Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia (ISS of BC), joins host Sara Goldvine to talk about the challenges for refugees and immigrants, and approaches ISS of BC is taking to secure affordable housing for newcomers. Fazel Noorian, a newcomer from Afghanistan who has found housing for himself and his family through BC Housing, also shares his story of searching for housing.
Guests include:
- Chris Friesen, Chief Operating Officer, Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia
- Fazel Noorian, new BC Housing resident.
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
S2E3 - Rebuilding Homes After the Flood
In November 2021, devastating floods affected thousands of British Columbians. Five people lost their lives. Property damage was in the billions of dollars. Princeton was one of the towns particularly hard hit. Ten per cent of the town’s residents lost their homes. Seniors, living in two BC Housing buildings, were amongst Princeton’s displaced. In this episode, Princeton mayor Spencer Coyne and John McEown, Director of Regional Development at BC Housing (now Associate Vice-President, Development Strategies), join Sara to talk about how working together helped get displaced seniors and others housed. They discuss lessons learned and ways to better manage housing emergencies for future weather disasters.
Guests include:
- Spencer Coyne, Mayor of Princeton, BC
- John McEown, Director, Regional Development, BC Housing
For more information about Mobilizing Building Adaptation and Resilience (MBAR): bchousing.org/research-centre/library/residential-design-construction-guides/MBAR
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
S2E2 - Mayors Talk Housing
Municipalities across B.C. are working hard to address the housing affordability crisis. In this episode, two outgoing mayors, Lyn Hall of Prince George and Lisa Helps of Victoria, join Sara to discuss the housing challenges facing their communities and their insights on partnering with other levels of government, health authorities, Indigenous groups, First Nations, and local non-profits.
Guests include:
Lyn Hall, Outgoing Mayor, City of Prince George
Lisa Helps, Outgoing Mayor, City of Victoria
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
S2E1 - From Shelter to Home: Joe's Story
Like many communities across BC, Quesnel is facing an increasing number of people that are precariously housed. This episode explores the challenges of moving from a shelter to permanent housing, and the role of homelessness outreach workers in supporting people at risk and those experiencing homelessness. Sara is joined by Joe, a shelter guest at Quesnel Shelter and Support Society and Jen Gardiner, a Homelessness Prevention Program outreach worker living in northern BC. Joe and Jen talk about how access to housing could change to help people experiencing homelessness.
Guests include:
Jen Gardiner, Homelessness Prevention Program Outreach Worker, Quesnel Shelter and Support Society
Joe, shelter guest, Quesnel Shelter and Support Society
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
S1E12 - Operating a Business Below Supportive Housing
This episode explores what it’s like to run a thriving business in the same building where supportive housing residents live and a shelter is operating for people experiencing homelessness.
This week’s guests include:
- Dani Trueman, Owner, Spoons Diner, on Instagram @spoonsdiner
- Ramsay Moffat, Site Manager, PHS Community Services, on Twitter @PHScs
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
S1E11 - Activists and Public Sector Working Together
In this episode of Let’s Talk Housing we’ll be talking about systemic changes to address the root causes of homelessness. To foster this discussion, we’re joined by Chrissy Brett, Indigenous Housing and Community Advocate, and Stephanie Allen, BC Housing’s Vice President of Strategic Business Operations and Performance. They sit down with Sara to discuss how developing relationships with communities can help the public sector create effective and longer-lasting housing solutions.
Guests Include:
- Stephanie Allen, Vice-President, BC Housing
- Chrissy Brett, Indigenous Housing and Community Activist
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Chrissy Brett.
S1E10 - Building Housing on Unceded Land
The Riverview Lands became many things to many people over the past 100 years, including as an institution for people with mental illness. Before it was “Riverview,” the lands were used and stewarded by the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm people for food, medicine, ceremony and shelter.
In the spring of 2021, BC Housing and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation signed a partnership agreement, confirming that both partners have equal decision-making authority for the future of the site. As a first step, the site has been renamed səmiq̓ʷəʔelə, meaning “Place of the Great Blue Heron” in kʷikʷəƛ̓əm’s ancestral language, hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓.
This positive partnership is an example of Reconciliation in action and is setting a precedent for future partnerships with Indigenous communities in BC.
Guests include:
- Chief Ed Hall, Chief of kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation
- Carol De Paoli, Director of Land Development, səmiq̓ʷəʔelə, BC Housing
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
S1E9 - Innovative Housing Solutions for the Middle-Income
This episode explores how BC Housing is partnering with private developers and municipalities to increase affordable homeownership options for middle-income British Columbians. Through the Affordable Homeownership Program, BC Housing takes on a mortgage of 10% of the purchase price of a home, which reduces the down payment for buyers. For middle-income families who are struggling to get into the market, this program provides access by reducing the financial burden.
Guests include:
- Armin Amrolia, Former Associate Vice President, Development Strategies, BC Housing
- Byron Chard, CEO, Chard Developments, on Twitter: @ChardDev
Learn more about the Affordable Homeownership Program, visit: https://www.bchousing.org/housinghub/programs-and-eligibility
S1E8 - Combatting the Stigma of Supportive Housing
This episode explores the challenges around proposing new supportive housing for a neighbourhood and the typical concerns and fears that come up from communities. Guests join Sara to talk about their experience working together to deliver supportive housing in Kamloops.
Guests include:
- Kim Galloway, Chief Operating Officer, ASK Wellness
- Carmin Mazzotta, City of Kamloops Social, Housing and Community Development Manager
- Alfred Achoba, Executive Director, Canadian Mental Health Association
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
S1E7 - The Shelter System
This episode discusses how BC Housing and partners collaborated during the early days of the pandemic to quickly set up effective shelter solutions and open isolation sites. We dive into lessons learned and new approaches to improve access to care for shelter guests as we move beyond the pandemic. This episode features guests:
- Mike Musgrove, Executive Director, Surrey Urban Mission
- Gwyneth Jones, Social Worker in DTES, Vancouver Coastal Health
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
S1E6 - Improving Housing in First Nations Communities
This episode discusses BC Housing’s collaboration with First Nations communities around British Columbia to improve the quality and boost the amount of culturally appropriate homes. We also discuss where there are still significant gaps in housing availability and how First Nations and the provincial and federal governments can partner on delivering for more and improved housing.
Guests include:
- Councilor Mark Thomas, Shuswap Indian Band
- Rod Hill, Director, Indigenous Asset Management, BC Housing
- Michael Sadler, Director Indigenous Relations, BC Housing
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
S1E5 - Encampments
This week’s episode features a discussion about homelessness, and in particular how to approach and create meaningful housing solutions with support services for people in an encampment. Episode guests include:
- Janice Abbott, CEO, Atira Women’s Resource Society
- Heidi Hartman, Executive Director, Supportive Housing and Homelessness, BC Housing
Janice and Heidi dig into why it’s important to take a person-centred approach to encampments and why developing relationships with people is critical to better understand what the individual needs in order to get them into housing with the right supports.
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
S1E4 - Safe Havens for Women and their Children
This episode explores what women’s transition housing is, the types of housing and services provided, why this type of housing is critical, and some of the challenges that women at-risk face, particularly Indigenous women. Guests include Sairoz Sekhon, Director, Women’s Transition Housing and Supports Program at BC Housing, as well as Allison McLauchlan, Executive Director, Kelowna Women’s Shelter.
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
Women in BC who need more info about programs/services for people fleeing violence can call or text Victim Link: 1-800-563-0808
S1E3 - BC’s Housing Minister
In this episode of Let’s Talk Housing we’ll discuss the provincial government’s ambitious plan to build the homes people need through the largest investment in housing affordability in BC’s history. This episode includes a special guest, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing David Eby, who joins Sara to highlight the complexities involved in the housing crisis, the work that is being done to address them, and the path that still lies ahead.
Connect with Minister Eby on Twitter: @Dave_Eby
Learn more about BC Housing: bchousing.org
S1E2 - Supporting Vancouver’s Poorest Neighbourhood
In the second episode of Let’s Talk Housing, we’ll discuss the importance of culturally safe and appropriate supportive housing, the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and the innovative outreach initiatives being undertaken to reach those that need help. Joining us are Will Valenciano, Senior Manager, Coordinated Access and Assessment, BC Housing; Rory Marck, Program Manager, Urban Indigenous Health and Healing Cooperative; and Kevin Eaton, Director of Supportive Housing, Lu’ma Native Housing Society.
Connect with Kílala Lelum (Urban Indigenous Health and Healing Cooperative) on Instagram: @kilalalelum
Learn more about BC Housing: Home (bchousing.org)
S1E1 - Creating Affordable Housing
This episode includes four guests, each representing organizations in B.C.’s community housing industry that are working together to help deliver affordable homes to families and individuals:
· Shayne Ramsay, CEO, BC Housing - @Shayne_Ramsay
· Margaret Pfoh, CEO, Aboriginal Housing Management Association - @MPfoh
· Jill Atkey, CEO, BC Non-Profit Housing Association - @jfatkey
· Thom Armstrong, CEO, Co-operative Housing Federation - @thomjarmstrong
We discuss how the rise in housing prices is impacting renters, a need for an Indigenous housing strategy and how B.C.’s approach to affordable housing is a model that other cities and countries around the world are watching.
Learn more about BC Housing here: bchousing.org
Teaser: Let's Talk Housing, Episode 1 - Creating Affordable Housing
Release Date: January 25, 2022 - Let's Talk Housing, Episode 1 - Creating Affordable Housing
This upcoming episode includes four guests, each representing organizations within B.C.’s community housing industry that are working together to help deliver affordable homes to families and individuals:
Shayne Ramsay, CEO, BC Housing - @Shayne_Ramsay
Margaret Pfoh, CEO, Aboriginal Housing Management Association - @MPfoh
Jill Atkey, CEO, BC Non-Profit Housing Association - @jfatkey
Thom Armstrong, CEO, Co-operative Housing Federation - @thomjarmstrong
We discuss how the rise in housing prices is impacting renters, a need for an Indigenous housing strategy and how B.C.’s approach to affordable housing is a model that other cities and countries around the world are watching.
Learn more about BC Housing here: bchousing.org
Teaser: Let's Talk Housing
Coming Soon: Let's Talk Housing
British Columbia is in the grips of a housing affordability crisis decades in the making, which has been compounded by a poisoned drug supply crisis and by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Province has an ambitious plan to tackle the housing crisis through the largest investment in housing affordability in B.C.’s history. Tasked with building tens of thousands of homes in hundreds of communities is BC Housing, the agency responsible for developing, managing, and administering a wide range of subsidized housing and homelessness services across the province. BC Housing doesn’t do this alone. To address the challenge, they’re working with hundreds of partners. In this podcast, you’ll get to hear from those delivering innovative and exciting affordable housing solutions.