Community Land Trusts (CLTs) are a largely “uncharted” vehicle with the potential to retain much needed affordable housing, and finance future sustainable and locally guided development, in Metro Vancouver.
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Video: The Future of Cities
The most sustainable future is a future that includes us all.
Co-operative Housing Land Trusts in British Columbia
These Land Trusts share a common mission: to support co-operative and non-profit housing and the low- and moderate income households they serve.
Co-op Housing: An Affordable Option in Vancouver
Co-op housing offers diverse and supportive communities with self-contained units, convenient amenities, and professional management staff.
Co-op Housing Rally at Parliament Hill on June 4
As part of a national campaign called You Hold the Key – Fix the Co op Housing Crunch, a rally on Parliament Hill will feature speakers from Canada’s housing co-ops, federal MPs and concerned co-op members.
Vancity Invests in Co-operative Housing in Vancouver
I recently came across a video by CU Planet about the role that Vancity Credit Union played in the foundation of the Athlete’s Village Housing Co-operative.
UDI Lunch with Vancouver’s Chief Housing Officer—February 21, 2014
Join the Urban Development Institute (Pacific Region) as they welcome Mukhtar Latif, the City of Vancouver’s Chief Housing Officer, in his first address to UDI. Details Location: Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Hotel 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver Date/Time: Friday, February 21, 2014 11:30 am – registration and networking 12:00 to 1:30 pm – lunch and keynote Fees/Admission: $85 + GST – Everyone…
How Cities Can Support Housing Co-operatives
Housing cooperatives offer an effective, participatory approach to affordable housing that can boost urban innovation and resilience.
What is Co-operative Housing?
What sets co-operative housing apart from other housing is that they are democratic communities where residents make decisions on how their co-op operates.
Athletes Village Housing Co-op: A New Model for Affordable Housing
Vancity recently profiled Athlete’s Village Housing Cooperative as part of their effort support stable and affordable housing for our communities.