affordabie housing

EARLY in 1998, BC Housing con-
ducted focus sessions to find out
what the public's perceptions were
about afford. Se/social housing.

The organization discovered that a public
InferMation Campaige . is necessary.

The research indiea.ca thar BEC residenis
are unclear about die role of BC. Housing, that
the benetits and realities of social housing are
misunderstood. In some cases, those misun-

derstandings are hindering the development of

it,

So, to raise awareness and and understand-
ing of the nceds and benetits of attardable
housing, BC Hoesing has partnered with the
Knowledge Network to present Opening
Doors, a series of six TV programs, hosted by
former Global news anchor Suzette Mevers.

The first program runs Feb, 2 at 7 pam. An
introduction to the various issues related to
attordable housing in B.C., this episode will
explore the personal challenges in finding sate
and affordable housing through case studies.

On Feb. 9, the program: will delve into the
evolution of social housing and will iihwtrate
the types of social housing available. fr will
also examine the myths associated with social
housing and attempt to dispel these through
expert testinionials and real-lite examples.

he third program airs Feb. }6 and focus-
es on “special needs” housing. [t's more than
bricks and mortar — it's housing and support.
This program includes stories af those in need.

On Feb. 23, the program explores the var-
ious aspects of homelessness, [t will provide an
array of facts about the swelling ranks of peo
ple who are homeless. Echeing the facts will
be the stories of real people in need and com-
munity initiatives that are trying to address
thase needs.

“Strong Communities” will be the ropic
for the March 2 episode. ft will focus on com-
munities whose experiences with social hous-

With only 8 select homes availabie,

we Poon Posty; ones and ENPCTES who

will provide their opinion. on the link ber een
health and housing.

The tinal episode m the series, to air March
Y, exantines Where we xe trom here — work-
ing solutions to the challenges of providing
affordable housing. ‘Phe program creators
hope te show that although there is no single
solurion, with flexibility, innovagen and part:
nerships, solurions for the future cai be
toand,

The wilh ale air on the
Knowledge Network at 20 pm. oon the
Saturdays following cach ‘Tuesday airing.

Office/condo
numbers grow

ACCORDING to WestReal Realty,
the North Shore’s image as a “bed-
room community” for workers in
downtown Vancouver is fading.

The company’s winter 1999) newsletrer
points out 2 3% drop in office space Vacaney rates
on the North Shore since 1996. And there will
be even more room for businesses to set up shop:
on this side of the inlet with the expected addi-
Hon of 1,000,000 square feet in office /Hex
development at the foot of Fell Avenue and on
CanOxy land on Dollarton Highway

The increase in work space ts in step with the
contaued development of new condominism
projects in’ Lower and Central Lonsdale. dis
1998, Lower Lonsdale set a record: pace in
condo development with the pre-sale programs
and openings of six new developments. Five new
projects are slated for completion in the mid-
Lonsdale area for 1999.

Friday, January 22. 1999 ~ North Snore News -- 57

NEWS photo Julle Iverson

Sight lines

THE sculpture at Waterfront Park makes an interestir.g frame for the city sky
and North Shore waterfront.

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