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New housing resources from WCS
Many communities wonder about the benefits and administrative requirements of setting up a municipal housing organization. They also have questions about coming legislation requiring all …
Popsicles and 15-Minute Communities Funding
The Popsicle Test While there are many ways to measure the safety and walkability of a neighbourhood the “popsicle test” beats the heat every time. …
Chat GPT Perspective on the 15-Minute City
In the wake of the recent 15-minute city conspiracy theories, which you can read about here and here, I thought I would consult an expert …
COVID-19 Recovery Planning
Tips for Engaging Your Community While the COVID-19 crisis has created tragedies and unearthed tremendous inequities, out of a challenging crisis can come opportunity – …
Housing Needs Report Program
Last Funding Intake As local governments know, the provincial government requires municipalities and regional districts in B.C. to complete housing needs assessment reports by April …
Engagement trends and best practices for 2020 and beyond
Our research over the last few months has teased out some interesting trends and best practices that might help you raise the community engagement …
Community Child Care Planning Grants
by Dan Wilson If you applied for a Community Child Care Planning Grant then you know how important affordable child care space is to the social …
E-bike use is on the rise. Is your community ready?
Whether you love them or hate them, e-bikes are coming and they are changing the way many people commute and ride recreationally. Like most new …
Affordable housing policy – one size doesn’t fit all
by Dan Wilson, Whistler Centre for Sustainability Creating more affordable housing in British Columbia is a hot topic these days, and many communities and individuals in …
Building Capacity in BC’s Small Communities for Affordable Housing
Affordable housing remains a challenge for communities large and small throughout BC. While almost all communities in BC have policies in their Official Community Plans …
Baby boomers are entering their 70s. Is your community age-friendly yet?
Seniors now account for 18% of BC’s population, and for some small BC communities the proportion is closer to 30%. And while the definition of …
Town of Canmore Affordable Housing Engagement
The Town of Canmore identified affordability as a primary focus in their strategic plan, with an understanding that affordable housing is crucial to the success …