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Seniors are the fastest growing age demographic in Vancouver. Many older adults live on fixed incomes and will need to consider changing health, accessibility and housing needs as they age. Some older adults will choose to stay in their existing home or community as long as they can, while others may seek out or require seniors’ buildings with supports or will downsize to a more manageable or accessible home.
The strategy outlines policies, partnerships, and advocacy to work towards the overarching goal of ensuring elders and older adults have the housing and supports needed to allow for aging in appropriate and affordable housing in their community. Learn about the strategy in a brief summary (PDF, 1.6 MB) or read the full strategy document(PDF, 2.8 MB) and have someone translate it for you if needed. The strategy is shaped by the feedback we heard from older adults, community organizations serving seniors, and caregivers during the first round of engagement held last year. Please find the summary report of what we heard throughout the engagement here (PDF, 2.8 MB).
Seniors are the fastest growing age demographic in Vancouver. Many older adults live on fixed incomes and will need to consider changing health, accessibility and housing needs as they age. Some older adults will choose to stay in their existing home or community as long as they can, while others may seek out or require seniors’ buildings with supports or will downsize to a more manageable or accessible home.
The strategy outlines policies, partnerships, and advocacy to work towards the overarching goal of ensuring elders and older adults have the housing and supports needed to allow for aging in appropriate and affordable housing in their community. Learn about the strategy in a brief summary (PDF, 1.6 MB) or read the full strategy document(PDF, 2.8 MB) and have someone translate it for you if needed. The strategy is shaped by the feedback we heard from older adults, community organizations serving seniors, and caregivers during the first round of engagement held last year. Please find the summary report of what we heard throughout the engagement here (PDF, 2.8 MB).
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I came back home to Vancouver ten years ago this year. After nearly a decade away in the Okanagan, where I was a homeowner; the role with my company was no longer available. So I sold my home and moved back to Vancouver and stayed with family for the first year. I eventually found an 800 square foot basement suite for $800 a month. After a couple of years, I was evicted as the owner was tearing down the house to build a new one. I next rented a 600 square foot basement suite for $1,200 a month. Within a... Continue reading
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I was evicted during the Olympics, which many people were, so the owner could make a profite for the 2 weeks renting to tourists. My friend was just evicted for the owner to turn the apt to an air bnb. Then just recently I have been evicted because the owner said they are bringing a family member into the house. Can't say they are not but with the track record of owner's in Vancouver, I highly doubt it.
I work full time and paint but still can't afford the city so I'm moving out of BC this year. I'm afraid... Continue reading
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