New housing resources from WCS

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 municipalities to allow secondary suites and increased density in residential...
Popsicles and 15-Minute Communities Funding  

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.   If you haven’t heard of it, the “popsicle test” is a personal assessment of whether an 8-year-old child can walk a few...
COVID-19 Recovery Planning

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 – foundations shift enough that cracks become visible and new possibilities emerge. Use this time to...
Housing Needs Report Program

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 2022, and every five years thereafter. These reports are intended to help local...