Normal was not good enough before the pandemic — especially when talking about housing affordability, access and sustainability. Our Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy is currently under review, toward a revised Metro 2050 plan. How should we think about key aspects of this and other local and regional plans, in light of the pandemic? For example, strategy 4.2 of our regional plan seeks to “develop healthy and complete communities with access to a range of services and amenities.” For those struggling, now as before the pandemic, to find housing that is suitable for their household, affordable and in good repair, and located in a neighbourhood where they can access what they need, changes are needed in the direction we are heading, away from what was sadly considered “normal” pre-pandemic.
Moderator
Yushu Zhu
Assistant Professor, SFU Urban Studies
Yushu Zhu is an Assistant Professor in Urban Studies and Public Policy at SFU. Her research focuses on housing and community issues against the backdrop of urbanization and globalization. She pays special attention to communities of immigrants, low-income populations, and ethnic minorities.
Guest speakers
Laura Colini
Senior Policy Advisor, EU UIA/URBACT
Niamh Moore-Cherry
Associate Professor, School of Geography, University College DublinErin Rennie
Erin Rennie
Senior Planner, Metro Vancouver
Rebecca Schiff
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Health Sciences, Lakehead University
Sierra Tasi Baker
Sky Spirit Consulting
TODAY Wednesday, January 27, 2021 5:00 PM
