Housing is a human right & shouldn’t be entangled in partisan politics. However, understanding the province’s privileging of corporate interests & privatization, it’s alarming that so-called progressive urbanists aren’t skeptical. I want ACTION too but…
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We need to move at the speed of equitable and sustainable approaches that meaningfully support the most impacted groups while achieving environmental imperatives that protect the planet.
We need to move at a speed that builds a network of unconventional non-profit developers to provide Indigenous housing, supportive housing, culturally responsive housing, housing for LGBT+ seniors etc. And absolutely we must make home ownership a possibility for young pros.
We must move at a speed that considers municipal staff responsible for delivery. Although I must say their inaction, constant talk of restraint without bold professional advocacy (except for a few folks) & lack of community connection has placed them in this situation.
Y’all, I am excited for action & breaking restrictive, discriminatory rules leaders & land use pros haven’t been courageous enough to challenge, adversely impacting so many navigating the #HousingCrisis. But let’s move at a speed that enables community to co-lead.
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