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The Missing Middle Workshop - Attainable Housing
Economic Development Cowichan and the Duncan Cowichan Chamber present The Missing Middle Workshop - Attainable Housing on Mar. 9 at the Ramada Duncan. The connections between affordable housing and economic growth are well recognized. To assure community sustainability, planning must consider the economic benefits of attainable housing.
Join Economic Development Cowichan and speakers from across Western Canada for an inspiring conversation about attainable housing for Cowichan
THE MISSING MIDDLE WORKSHOP - Friday, March 9, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
8 - 8:30 am: Networking, Arrivals, Registration
8:30 - 9 am: Introduction – Welcome & Screening: In Search of a Home
9:00 – 9:30 am: Official Opening by Selina Robinson, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs
9:30 – 10:30 am: Inspiring Partnerships & Collaborations Panel Discussion
What is happening locally and in other jurisdictions - filling the need for attainable housing - the "Missing Middle"
Featuring: M’akola Development Services, David Coulson Design, The Community Land Trust Foundation of BC, and more!
10:30 - 10:45 am: Break
Screening: Co-Housing Communities Help Prevent Social Isolation Film
10:45 - 11:45 am: The Zoning & Building Code Environment
Panel Discussion: Exploration of municipal, regional district and provincial regulations that bring parameters to the development of attainable housing and how developers are responding to this environment.
Featuring: Green Road Developments, Smallworks, and more!
11:45 - 12:30 pm: Lunch/Trade Show Booth Visits
12:30 - 1:30 pm: The Changing Financial Landscape
Panel Discussion: Who is taking the lead in financing attainable housing and are there innovative financial models and partnerships we can develop in our community? In today’s housing market, what should individuals entering the housing market be aware of from an investment perspective?
Featuring: Vancity, Cooperatives First, BC Non-Profit Housing Association, and more!
1:30 - 2:00 pm: Next Steps
Thursday, March 8, 7p.m. Kick Off Event. Separate registration required for this free event. Don’t miss the event kick-off with Renowned Architect Avi Friedman. Avi will present examples from across the globe on how innovative and affordable housing designs inspire a sense of community. This free event is part of the Placemaking Vancouver Island Speaker Series. Registration & Details here.
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Date and Time
Friday Mar 9, 2018
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM PSTRamada Hotel & Conference Centre
140 Trans Canada Hwy.Location
The Missing Middle Workshop
Fri. Mar. 9/18
8 am - 2:00 pmFees/Admission
$25 + $1.25 GST = $26.25
includes lunchWebsite
Contact Information
Register Online or Contact Chamber 250.748.1111 or send email
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Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce
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