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Council is considering a draft Affordable Housing Policy and Implementation Plan and is looking for your feedback.

The Affordable Housing Policy and Implementation Plan sets strategic direction for the municipality to keep working on affordable housing issues, implements housing policies from the Official Community Plan, sets targets for provision of affordable housing in new development, and identifies future actions and projects intended to improve housing suitability and affordability in the community.

We want to hear from you

Review the draft policy, and tell us what you think. Are we on the right track? If not, is anything missing, are there areas that need more emphasis?

The survey is now closed, thank you to everyone who provided feedback.

UPDATE: A report summarizing what was heard is being presented at the Tuesday, Sept 12 Committee of the Whole meeting. The report summarizes the results of public engagement, where residents had the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft Affordable Housing Policy and Implementation Plan. Council will consider what was heard before adopting the policy and/or deciding on next steps.

The meeting begins at 5pm in Council Chambers and online. You can attend the meeting, either in person or virtually.


There is also an opportunity for people to share stories about their experience with the housing crisis, and you can read the stories others have shared. See the 'Stories' tab below.

Council is considering a draft Affordable Housing Policy and Implementation Plan and is looking for your feedback.

The Affordable Housing Policy and Implementation Plan sets strategic direction for the municipality to keep working on affordable housing issues, implements housing policies from the Official Community Plan, sets targets for provision of affordable housing in new development, and identifies future actions and projects intended to improve housing suitability and affordability in the community.

We want to hear from you

Review the draft policy, and tell us what you think. Are we on the right track? If not, is anything missing, are there areas that need more emphasis?

The survey is now closed, thank you to everyone who provided feedback.

UPDATE: A report summarizing what was heard is being presented at the Tuesday, Sept 12 Committee of the Whole meeting. The report summarizes the results of public engagement, where residents had the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft Affordable Housing Policy and Implementation Plan. Council will consider what was heard before adopting the policy and/or deciding on next steps.

The meeting begins at 5pm in Council Chambers and online. You can attend the meeting, either in person or virtually.


There is also an opportunity for people to share stories about their experience with the housing crisis, and you can read the stories others have shared. See the 'Stories' tab below.

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