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Did you know that Jeff Waters is part of the Squamish Community Housing Society as a Development & Acquisitions Committee Member? He’s helping advise the Board and direct the Society in the creation or acquisition of more housing in town. The Squamish Community Housing Society (SCHS) is an independent non-profit society created in partnership with the District of Squamish. SCHS collaborates with the District of Squamish, local non-profit housing and social service agencies, the Squamish First Nation, other orders of government, and the community at large to deliver housing and housing-related services to our community. Housing Squamish At Waters Development Management we believe not only in helping our clients build innovative development projects but in building stronger communities and relationships between all who work on them. BUILDING GREAT PROJECTS, CAREERS AND COMMUNITIES https://buff.ly/3uq36FT #AffordableHousing #DistrictofSquamish #SquamishDowntown #SmallHousingBC #Squamish #MunicipalPartnership #Apartments #duplex #triplex #ResidentialDevelopment #nonprofit #BritishColumbiaHousing #Housing #multifamilyhousing #ResidentialDensity #Suburban #Urban #Living #ResidentialBC #SquamishHomes #DevelopmentManagement #ProjectManagement #ResidentialProjects #DevelopmentConsulting #PropertyDevelopment #ProjectConsultancy #HomeBuilding #RealEstateDevelopment #UrbanPlanning #CityPlanning

Imagine if we put a greater emphasis on the existing housing stock to address the current housing crisis. Our housing solutions shouldn't be one-sided! Front Porch Communities & Services is leading this exact effort with its #HomeMatch program. It's a non-profit shared housing program that connects individuals seeking affordable housing with seniors in need of companionship or supplemental income by offering an extra room in their homes. This model is being adopted in cities across the Bay Area and is a proven tool to help address the affordability crisis from multiple sides. #affordablehousing #housingcrisis #housingsolutions #sanfrancisco #homesharing #bayarea #innovation #civicinnovation Luke Barnesmoore, Tracy Powell, Victor Ford, Kathy C., Dyanna Volek

HELP US IN CONTINUING TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR EVERYONE! The gap between the middle class and working poor is widening, the state of the global economy and the pressures of housing demands are huge contributors to the current housing crisis, coupled with the challenges that developers and the Government have, to implement and execute affordable housing initiatives. Such a big challenge that few people have the answers to, Heartwood Place is here to provide solutions to these serious issues.? We do not accomplish this alone, it is with the continued financial support of our municipal and regional governments and along side our community friends, such as United Way. We are also fortunate to be supported within the communities themselves with financial contributions from private donors. ?As a donor, you are not only sharing in the reward of making a home possible for those who can not afford the rising costs. You are also part of making the difference in an individual or family’s lives. Having a safe affordable home, provides people with a sense of security and confidence. A sense of belonging to a community, it is fulfilling, and empowering. This is the foundation for better health and positive lifestyle changes. It is with this strength that people thrive and contribute to the building of an enriched community. Heartwood Place will continue to welcome and offer a community environment that is inclusive of all backgrounds and beliefs. We want to build on existing stock to meet the emerging community needs. We need continued financial support to bring our mission of providing, ?“MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING” into the community. Private donations will directly impact the financial strain of material, labour, and insurance costs. This is a continued obstacle in maintaining our aging buildings and providing the basic human right, to a home! Monetary donations as small as $50.00 will not only help us to achieve our goal to maintain affordable housing but help grow the number of available units to our communities. Imagine knowing your contribution was part of offering an individual or family an opportunity they may not otherwise have, a brand-new home!!

?? Exciting Housing News in Duncan/ North Cowichan: 56 Affordable Homes on the Horizon The Province of British Columbia has announced a new project through the Rental Protection Fund?to provide more affordable housing. Project Highlights: ?? Connective, a social-services non-profit organization, bought nine properties in Duncan and North Cowichan, including a 56-unit property at 3048 Lake Cowichan Rd. The building is mainly made up of affordable one- and two-bedroom units sought-after by smaller households, especially seniors, due to its proximity to the hospital. ?? This development is made possible through a collaborative effort involving the provincial government, local non-profits, and community organizations. ?? These new homes will provide Duncan and North Cowichan residents with safe, secure, affordable housing options. ?? The announcement is a step in the right direction for the community of Duncan and North Cowichan, where affordable housing has been a pressing issue. With rising housing costs and limited availability, many families and individuals have struggled to find suitable living arrangements. ?? For more information on the Rental Protection Fund, click the link: https://lnkd.in/e8cHcBbW

With 6.5 acres of land, and a nine-acre, publicly owned parking lot nearby, some creative thinkers could surely devise a plan to redevelop the property in phases, ensuring minimal disruption for current tenants. Rather than “saving” 290 aging units, we could be delivering 1,060 new homes with modern amenities built to current environmental and building code standards. Instead, at a time when the NDP is tripping over itself to find ways to increase housing supply, it has used a large amount of taxpayer money to block redevelopment, while again repeating a tiresome and needlessly divisive attack on “profit-seeking speculators.” It will be interesting, now that the property is under non-profit ownership, to see if the province and federal government are committed to the goal of housing a rapidly expanding population or will this be another lost opportunity to do some real good for the community. Read our op-ed: https://lnkd.in/gYFqqe_s Ian Brackett

**Case Study: Creative Solutions for Property Challenges in Saint John, NB** ? My husband and I bought a five-plex in Uptown Saint John in 2010. Facing persistent tenant issues, we boarded it up two years ago, awaiting market improvement. Recently, the city flagged our building for foundational damage, requiring full demolition under current legislation. ? Thanks to our network, we connected with Brent Harris of Vacant2Vibrant. This non-profit will rent from us for 15 years with an option to purchase, leveraging grants and funds to repair the building and create affordable homes for families in Saint John. ? This experience underscores the importance of persistence, networking, and creative problem-solving in real estate. It’s a model for how affordable housing can be developed in other communities. ? #RealEstate #AffordableHousing #Networking #ProblemSolving #SaintJohn

**Case Study: Creative Solutions for Property Challenges in Saint John, NB** ? My husband and I bought a five-plex in Uptown Saint John in 2010. Facing persistent tenant issues, we boarded it up two years ago, awaiting market improvement. Recently, the city flagged our building for foundational damage, requiring full demolition under current legislation. ? Thanks to our network, we connected with Brent Harris of Vacant2Vibrant. This non-profit will rent from us for 15 years with an option to purchase, leveraging grants and funds to repair the building and create affordable homes for families in Saint John. ? This experience underscores the importance of persistence, networking, and creative problem-solving in real estate. It’s a model for how affordable housing can be developed in other communities. ? #RealEstate #AffordableHousing #Networking #ProblemSolving #SaintJohn

Big News! The NY Housing Conference has named University Neighborhood Housing Program as its Nonprofit of the Year! We have worked with the Housing Conference for many years around issues affecting affordable housing, and we look forward to working together to address some of the pressing issues jeopardizing the existing stock of affordable multifamily units in NYC. For more than 40 years, UNHP has operated on both a micro and macro basis. We try to devise answers to the problems that we face in our buildings and neighborhoods. Based on those answers we seek to affect policy so everyone can benefit from them. Working with our many partners in the community, non-profit, for-profit, and governmental sectors, we have seen a lot of positive results from that work. In recent years, conditions have developed that are jeopardizing some of the existing work with the potential for deeper damage.?People's difficulty with paying the rent combined with soaring operating expenses and bureaucratic delays in government have threatened community-developed affordable housing and both non-profit and for-profit developers.?We have been working to figure out how to address these problems to preserve the thousands of apartments that are in good condition with good management and to develop opportunities for buildings that are in deteriorating condition to improve their situations.?We expect this to be a major part of our agenda for the next couple of years. UNHP invites you to take a look at our most recent work in community development, research, and direct service work that earned us “Nonprofit of the Year.” https://lnkd.in/epdg75rJ

Community Land Trust is counting down to #WorldCLTDay 2024 on May 17 &18! Follow @CLTrust on Twitter/X this week as we celebrate some of the projects we’ve been championing over the past 12 months with peers worldwide in celebration of affordable housing, land justice and community empowerment. We not only manage over 3500 co-op and non-profit homes and developments in communities across BC but are also a major driver of growth in the non-market and community housing sector. CLT has 1500 new housing co-ops in the pipeline across the Lower Mainland and in North Cowichan. A leader in housing co-ops built for the urban environment, we combine the benefits of co-op living with professional development and property management. It’s all about being caretakers and stewards of public land, ensuring it stays in community hands and ultimately creating communities that people are proud to call home. https://lnkd.in/gB4E5-Q2

AFFORDABLE HOUSING....Together we can provide more affordable HOMES for everyone. We need your help to make it happen!!!! Donate directly from our website https://lnkd.in/eKeXBx4p Heartwood Place continues to provide safe, affordable, and well-maintained housing for our communities. The gap between the middle class and working poor is widening, the state of the global economy and the pressures of housing demands are huge contributors to the current housing crisis, coupled with the challenges that developers and the Government have, to implement and execute affordable housing initiatives. Such a big challenge that few people have the answers to, Heartwood Place is here to provide solutions to these serious issues.? We do not accomplish this alone, it is with the continued financial support of our municipal and regional governments and along side our community friends, such as United Way. We are also fortunate to be supported within the communities themselves with financial contributions from private donors. ?As a donor, you are not only sharing in the reward of making a home possible for those who can not afford the rising costs. You are also part of making the difference in an individual or family’s lives. Having a safe affordable home, provides people with a sense of security and confidence. A sense of belonging to a community, it is fulfilling, and empowering. This is the foundation for better health and positive lifestyle changes. It is with this strength that people thrive and contribute to the building of an enriched community. Heartwood Place will continue to welcome and offer a community environment that is inclusive of all backgrounds and beliefs. We want to build on existing stock to meet the emerging community needs. We need continued financial support to bring our mission of providing, ?“MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING” into the community. Private donations will directly impact the financial strain of material, labour, and insurance costs. This is a continued obstacle in maintaining our aging buildings and providing the basic human right, to a home! Monetary donations as small as $50.00 will not only help us to achieve our goal to maintain affordable housing but help grow the number of available units to our communities. Imagine knowing your contribution was part of offering an individual or family an opportunity they may not otherwise have, a brand-new home!!