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Waterloo Region Yes, In My Back Yard

4/7/2020

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Waterloo Region Yes, In My Back Yard  - WR YIMBY

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Waterloo Region Yes in My Backyard

As our cities and region continues to grow and develop, it is essential that we develop a vision that includes all citizens, especially those from vulnerable populations. There is value in shifting the idea of housing from a commodity to a right. Offering diverse housing options throughout the region at a range of prices, while increasing overall housing supply, can mitigate rising housing costs (which are currently making housing unaffordable to more and more people). Although housing options are needed across the housing spectrum, there is an urgent need for deeply affordable options at the lower end of that continuum.

Our current pandemic has shone a light on the untenable housing situation in our region. Although many in our region were already in precarious housing situations, now with thousands out of work, we can expect those numbers to grow. The pandemic has also shown that, when needed, we can rally together and make important investments in housing (and other) social supports. Although this is not a new issue, it is one that is now impacting a larger proportion of our citizens. If there was ever a time to ensure that we provide deeply affordable housing so all of our community can benefit, it is now.
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  • Home
  • Menu
    • Sunshine??? >
      • Extra Bits & Pieces
    • Winter's Coming! >
      • City Council Meeting August 31st, 2020 - Housing Committee Staff Report, Delegates, and Discussion
      • Committee of Whole Regional Meeting - Housing Portion >
        • Delegate: Jeff Willmer - Presenter to Regional Committee of Whole on August 11th, 2020
        • Laura Hamilton - Presenter to Regional Committee of Whole on August 11th, 2020
        • Delegate: Lesley Crompton - Presenter to Regional Committee of Whole on August 11th, 2020
        • Delegate:Heather Majaury - Presented to Regional Committee of Whole on August 11th, 2020
        • Delegate: Martin Asling - Presenter to Regional Committee of Whole on August 11th, 2020
        • Delegate: Geoffrey Nelson - Presenter to Regional Committee of Whole on August 11th, 2020
        • Delegate: Aleksandra Petrovic - Presenter to Regional Committee of Whole on August 11th, 2020
      • Radio Segments >
        • Host Bob Jonkman connects with Regan Sunshine Brusse , Anti-Poverty activist with the Alliance Against Poverty
        • My Audio Face Radio Segment with Anti Poverty Advocate Regan Sunshine Brusse, Member of the Alliance Against Poverty
        • Blue Sky Horse Radio Segment - Martin Asling, Lesley Crompton, And Terry Kaan
        • Blue Sky Horse Radio Segment - Regan Sunshine Brusse in conversation on local poverty and unsheltered concerns
    • Current Unsheltered Needs List and Updates
    • Living the Experience - Kitchener Street Vibes >
      • Unsheltered Testimonials
    • The Archives >
      • Archives 2
      • Archives 3
      • Archives 4
      • Press Release - April 11th, 2020
    • Affordable Housing Topics >
      • Social Justice Housing Rally
      • Affordable Housing Initiatives Funding Proposal - January 13th, 2020 - Kitchener City Council
    • More Discussion Topics
    • Waterloo Region Grassroots
    • Social Media