This PlanH short video showcases the amazing work being done around the Collaborative School Travel Planning initiative in the Comox Valley. This initiative supports families to consistently choose active transportation in the Comox Valley by influencing the design of...
A 2016 Fraser Basin Council report, Showcasing Successful Green Stormwater Infrastructure – Lessons from Implementation profiles successful implementation of green stormwater infrastructure in Metro Vancouver and Victoria across three urban land use types:...
Squamish will receive more than $119,372 in BikeBC funding this year for a cycling infrastructure project that will involve the extension of the Squamish Corridor Trail via Rose Park. The trail will serve as a commuter connection for residents, an attraction for...
Did you know “communities in the Cowichan region are among the 20 worst in the province for air pollution levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5),” according to the BC Lung Association’s 2016 state of the air report? The PlanH program has recognized the efforts of a...
BC Co-Op Housing website offers education and information about co-op housing and their membership benefits such as governance support and shared services which may be particularly useful in isolated rural communities. – Co-op Housing Federation of...
This study includes a literature review and approach that may be useful for other rural regions that are asking themselves “How can we get there (accessible affordable transportation for all) from here”? – Alberni Clayoquot Regional...
This article describes the work of Selkirk Community College (or potentially any local college) in delivering a housing needs assessment for affordable housing organizations in the Columbia Kootenay region of B.C. – George Penfold
BCNPHA and registry offers a variety of programs and services to non-profit housing societies to support and strengthen the capacity of the sector, from group insurance and property management, to energy efficiency and capital planning. – BC Non-Profit Housing...
This study examined rural homelessness dynamics in 22 communities across the provinces and territories. The aim of the research was to identify whether and how Housing First can be implemented in a rural context. – Jeannette Waegemakers Schiff, PhD, Alina...
