OUR HOUSING IS IN CRISIS
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On Wednesday, November 8, Ryan Erb, spoke to a gathering of Climate Momentum members about the United Way’s upcoming plans to address the housing crisis in Stratford.
In this talk he outlines exciting and innovative projects that are already in the making, and promises us news in the very near future.
Thanks to Climate Momentum for hosting this insightful and encouraging talk.
Video credit: Jane Marie Mitchell
This roundtable meeting focuses on affordable housing. Jason Davis, of the Stratford Affordable Housing Alliance, explains some of the new ideas he picked up at the Community Land Trust Network’s Summit in Toronto last mnoth.
There were some very well-informed people at our meeting, and the discussions were really productive. Like Ryan’s talk, above, Jason’s presentation left us all feeling positive and optimistic.
JUNE 14, 2023: PCSH Roundtable with the Stratford Affordable Housing Alliance
Our June roundtable was a very lively talk on possibilities for equitable housing. Jason Davis, Nicole André, and Mike Sullivan debated with the audience on various topics, particularly community land trusts (see below for a definition) Be prepared to stretch your idea of what is possible in confronting the housing crisis.
Jason:
three crucial issues for legislators.
Nicole:
why is this important?
Mike:
background for our housing crisis
What is a community land trust? See below.
What is a community land trust?
A community land trust (CLT) is a nonprofit corporation that holds land on behalf of a place-based community, while serving as the long-term steward for affordable housing, community gardens, civic buildings, commercial spaces and other community assets on behalf of a community. CLTs balance the needs of individuals who want security of tenure in occupying and using land and housing, with the needs of the surrounding community, striving to secure a variety of social purposes such as maintaining the affordability of local housing, preventing the displacement of vulnerable residents, and promoting economic and racial inclusion. Across the world, there is enormous diversity among CLTs in the ways that real property is owned, used, and operated and the ways that the CLT itself is guided and governed by people living on and around a CLT’s land. (Wikipedia)
What Ontario laws apply to community land trusts?
under construction
Are short-term rentals part of the housing problem?
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