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...
The Yarrow Eco Village Society started in 2002 with 25 acres in the Fraser Valley and today Groundswell Co-Housing is almost sold out, the Community Farm is fully subscribed and they are in development stages for Elderberry Seniors Co-housing. Read about their early...
CMHC offers numerous resources about building and design, green building, affordable and accessible housing development. – Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation
This link to the University of Northern BC, Community Development Institute takes you to Housing related papers: from a review of Cottage Country housing issues in Norman Lake, to an Economic Development Framework for Interpreting Housing Markets in Small Towns in...
The Rural Health Information Hub provides short, accessible, evidence based descriptions of a range of models, innovations and initiatives. Use this as a stepping off point to dig deeper or adapt the innovation into your own community. – Rural Health Information...
This research provides an overview of different health co-op models and the benefits and challenges around each. It includes case examples from Port Alberni and Nelson BC. – Luba Payanotoff-Schaan
For rural residents without a private vehicle, access to services is a significant barrier and an impediment to being active members of society. This resource describes the models and building blocks required for a co-ordinated approach in your community. –...
The Salt Spring Ag Alliance was founded by five key food stakeholders on the Island. Together they have developed a community abbattoir, and a produce centre is on the way. Their story illustrates what is possible in small places through formal partnerships. –...
This publication documents research around eleven models of regional food aggregation and distribution in Wisconsin as a support for farmer and supply chain start-up planning. Authors: Lindsey Day-Farnsworth, Brent McCown, Michelle Miller, Anne Pfeiffer for...
