B.C. residents are in urgent need of more housing of all kinds. To help meet this need, many communities, governments and nonprofits are considering the options to construct multi-unit housing on the land they steward. This is an important opportunity to build socially connected and climate-resilient communities in B.C.
This workshop will explore challenges and successes of building housing on community and non-profit lands, and how these lessons can be applied in our contexts. Will include:
-Understanding the current housing context: Mapping the dynamics of our current housing system
-Reflections on recent housing development experiences: We’ll discuss case studies and opportunities for housing redevelopments on community-stewarded lands (e.g., on top of a school, city hall and a place of worship).
-Reflections on solutions for communities: We’ll spend time in conversation about different ways that housing can address climate challenges to ensure the housing is low carbon & resilient.