Social Housing Initiative
The City of Vancouver’s “Social Housing Initiative works toward the critical need for affordable housing by simplifying and changing zoning regulations…without a rezoning in all Vancouver neighbourhoods.” This would “allow for mixed-income social, supportive, and co-operative…housing projects to be built faster with less cost.”
A January 17, 2025 report about September-October 2024 public engagement opportunities and an updated map about the Initiative are available here. Draft Regulations have been prepared and revisions of the previous (Fall 2024) plans are underway. The next step is to present City Council with a report in late 2025 for approval. Check out the report for its findings and potential changes in your neighbourhood.
Seniors Housing Information and Navigation Ease
(SHINE BC)
“The SHINE program, funded by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions and led by the Seniors Services Society of BC, is a province-wide initiative designed to facilitate timely access to and navigation of appropriate housing services and support for seniors.”
Housing has been a key priority for the Westside Seniors Hub throughout 2024. As a grass-roots coalition of community-based public and non-profit organizations serving seniors, the Westside Seniors Hub is actively endorsing the expansion and multi-year funding for the SHINE program. More information here.
Community Cafés
"ASK Friendship Society is seeking a broad and diverse perspective on future programs and services that ASK might provide for both older adults and caregivers in our new multipurpose 9,000 square foot facility in the Arbutus Redevelopment at Nanton Ave and Arbutus Street.
In 2025, we are hosting a series of Community Cafés, each focused on engaging a specific community group. More information about opportunities to participate here. To take a survey click here.
Please join the conversation!"
