What are your thoughts on non-market housing at Britannia?
The Britannia Renewal Master Plan identifies opportunities to locate non-market housing at the renewed Britannia site. Help project partners understand opportunities and concerns related to this by joining us at one of our online events.
When and Where?
Saturday, June 19, 2021 10 am-noon on Zoom (join here)
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 2-4 pm on Zoom (join here)
or Thursday, June 24, 2021 6:30-8:30 pm on Zoom (join here)
There is no longer a requirement to pre-register. To join, simply click on the Zoom link above for the discussion time that is most convenient for you!
(To ensure the diverse voices and perspectives of the Britannia community can be heard, we are holding the same event on three dates.)
Project partners understand that there is not consensus in the community regarding the addition of non-market housing through the Britannia Renewal. Many have expressed their support for non-market housing and the opportunities this could provide for community members who currently face housing affordability challenges to remain in their neighbourhoods, including seniors, artists, and Indigenous families and youth. We also recognize that some community members have expressed concerns about the addition of non-market housing, and the potential this could have for creating privacy concerns for users of the community centre, limiting views from the site, and creating increased pressure on public green space.
Click here for answers to frequently asked questions regarding non-market housing at Britannia.
Community Conversations on non-market housing will take place in two rounds of engagement:
- The first round (June 2021) will focus on listening to community members to understand opportunities and concerns around the addition of non-market housing on site. These events will also provide information about what has been proposed through the Master Plan.
- The second round (fall 2021) will focus on discussing specific considerations relating to height, density and the potential number of units of non-market housing.
KNOW SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO ATTEND BUT IS UNABLE TO GET ONLINE? HELP IS AVAILABLE! CONTACT BRITANNIA INFORMATION CENTRE AT 604-718-5800 (EXT. 1) FOR MORE DETAILS.
