SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
Building Knowledge and Capacity for Affordable Housing in Small Communities – Final Reports (Campbell River and Invermere)
Description Affordable housing continues to be a growing concern for communities large and small throughout British Columbia. Most small communities have policies in their Official Community Plans supporting the development of affordable housing, yet implementation of these policies remains a challenge. In the larger urban centres, tools such as density bonuses, inclusionary zoning, amenity cost contributions and development cost charges can be used to support the creation of affordable housing units. However, in smaller communities, these tools may not be as effective or even possible, due to lower density nature and/or rural culture, or the lower demand for development. This research looks at the current situation of affordable housing for small communities in eight regions within B.C. The study identifies areas that require greater capacity and support, as well as municipalities that have successfully implemented affordable housing initiatives. Impact This project focuses on building the knowledge and capacity of small communities to develop more affordable housing, and targets workforce (lower to middle income) housing needs.
Status: Available online at www.bchousing.org Partners: Whistler Centre for Sustain - ability, Columbia Basin Trust, Canada Mortgage and
Housing Corporation, Real Estate Foundation of BC, other partners
Audience: Builders, planners,
governments, and the non-profit sector
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HOUSING RESEARCH & EDUCATION PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS | JULY 2021
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