A study, commissioned by HRSDC and conducted by SPARC BC, sheds light on the effectiveness of several municipal strategies to address homelessness, especially density bonusing, the provision of land for emergency, transition, supportive or below‐market housing and permitting the development of secondary suites.
Robyn Newton,
Senior Researcher,
Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia
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Homelessness Strategies Adopted by British Columbia’s Municipalities
1. Municipal Strategies to address Homelessness in BC Presentation to NHRC Homelessness Working Group November 3, 2009
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5. Strategies being used by BC Municipalities 14 Affordable Housing Strategy 8 14 OCP commitment/Housing Policy 7 19 Inclusionary Zoning 4 21 Conversion Control 3 26 Density Bonuses 2 15 Infill/Small Lot 6 16 Densification 5 34 Permitting Secondary Suites 1 # Strategy
6. Strategies being used by BC Municipalities 10 Partnerships with non-profits 16 10 Waive Fees 15 12 Real Estate Foundation Grants 12 13 Housing Agreements 11 14 Advocacy to Senior Government 10 11 Demolition Controls 14 12 Affordable Housing Trust Fund 13 14 Smaller units 9 # Strategy
7. Strategies being used by BC Municipalities 8 Conversion Fees 23 8 Standards of Maintenance Bylaws 21 9 Definition of Affordable Housing 20 # Strategy 10 Resale Price Restrictions 18 10 Lease land below market 17 8 Public/Private Partnerships 24 8 Fast tracking 22 9 Donating Land/Facilities 19