Building Knowledge and Capacity for Affordable Housing in BC Small Communities
Course Description
Hear the results from an engaging workshop series that aims to identify the affordable housing issues and capacity needs of small communities in B.C.
This research focuses on forums, surveys and interviews with local governments, developers, builders and non-profit organizations, to better understand the issues from each perspective and to create a scan of leading practices. Learn about proven strategies in building affordable housing, and how to co-develop specific tools that will translate to more homes on the ground.
Presenters
Cheeying Ho, B.Sc, M.Ed.
Cheeying Ho brings over 20 years of experience in community planning, engagement and sustainability. Prior to her role at the Centre, Cheeying was the Executive Director of Smart Growth BC, the leading province-wide non-governmental organization advancing sustainable land use and development that was largely responsible for getting ‘smart growth’ into planning practice in BC. She served on the Prime Minister’s External Advisory Committee on Cities and Communities and has held leadership roles in sustainability initiatives across BC.
Dan Wilson, B.Comm, M.Sc.
Dan Wilson has 18 years experience in the sustainability field and specializes in community and neighbourhood sustainability planning, engagement, developing implementation tools, monitoring and evaluation systems, and community energy/GHG reduction plans and programs. He also leads housing needs assessments for BC communities.