Housing Affordability
EVIDENCE BASED - AFFORDABLE - SUSTAINABLE
Through research, dialogue, and collaboration we build best practices for local governments; track trends across the continuum of housing needs and develop innovative solutions for affordable housing.
Our Initiatives
Assisting eligible families and individuals who are at risk of eviction or essential utility disconnection due to a temporary shortage of funds.
A community survey of people experiencing homelessness in the Greater Victoria Region.
Building on the existing base of housing needs reports, recovery and prosperity strategies to bring the focus onto housing poverty and pathways to affordability.
Building a liveable and affordable Greater Victoria
EVENTS & PUBLICATIONS
New personal ID service helps people move out of homelessness
The Community Social Planning Council announces a new service for people in need and those supporting them. The Greater Victoria Coordinated ID Services offer assistance applying for ID, coverage of application fees, and safe ID storage. More details are … Read more
Equity in Zoning: a community discussion paper
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Fixing Housing Affordability – Non Market Solutions – Event Summary
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Speaker Highlight: Gabu Heindl
Gabu Heindl is an architect and urban planner in Vienna and head of GABU Heindl Architektur in Vienna, a interdisciplinary studio specialized in public interventions, cultural or social buildings, urban research and urban planning. View Presentation Watch Video
A Doughnut Shaped Recovery for Greater Victoria – Event Summary
Event Summary Introduction On June 7th, 2021, the Community Social Planning Council (CSPC) of Greater Victoria organized A Doughnut Shaped Recovery for Greater Victoria, a speaker series event held in collaboration with Conversations for a One Planet Region, One Planet Saanich and the South … Read more
Our Partners
