SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS
Research Summary: Community Benefits of Supportive Housing
Description This document includes key information, facts and statistics to help neighbours and local organizations understand the benefits of supportive housing. The Community Benefits of Supportive Housing Research Summary also provides an overview of pathways into homelessness and summarizes key findings from BC Housing research that demonstrate the positive impact of supportive housing for communities. Issues that are addressed include the impacts of supportive housing on property values, the costs of supportive housing relative to the costs of homelessness, and resident outcomes. Impact This Research Summary demonstrates the benefits of supportive housing for communities to address concerns and increase understanding and acceptance for this type of housing.
NEW PROJECT Status:
Summary available online at www.bchousing.org
Audience: Non-profit housing
providers, municipalities, neighbours of supportive housing, and other stakeholders
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