CC# 137 - in which we lay out our bases for evaluating the blizzard of housing announcements arising from the upcoming government elections and ongoing "initiatives"
Thank goodness for your dedication to speaking out on issues that many fear to address without the protection of anonymity. Vancouver is spiraling into chaos, with skyrocketing rents and housing costs making it nearly impossible for most residents to get by without working two or more jobs. Many Vancouverites are too busy struggling to make ends meet to truly grasp the scope of what's happening, and it’s crucial that they understand that their knowledge AND voices, matter!
I strongly believe that a thorough investigation into the inadequacies of the BC Societies Act is long overdue. This outdated legislation is contributing to an increasingly dystopian housing landscape, where non-profit housing providers and developers are capitalizing on loopholes and exploiting what should be affordable housing. These organizations are profiting under the guise of social good, all while there is little to no accountability or enforcement to ensure these homes remain truly affordable and livable for Vancouver residents.
The lack of proper oversight under the BC Societies Act allows these housing providers to operate without sufficient checks and balances. This problem, coupled with the ongoing housing crisis, has created a perfect storm. There needs to be more transparency, stricter regulation, and better enforcement to ensure that affordable housing projects are genuinely benefiting the people they’re supposed to serve. Currently, this essential accountability is missing.
Thank goodness for your dedication to speaking out on issues that many fear to address without the protection of anonymity. Vancouver is spiraling into chaos, with skyrocketing rents and housing costs making it nearly impossible for most residents to get by without working two or more jobs. Many Vancouverites are too busy struggling to make ends meet to truly grasp the scope of what's happening, and it’s crucial that they understand that their knowledge AND voices, matter!
I strongly believe that a thorough investigation into the inadequacies of the BC Societies Act is long overdue. This outdated legislation is contributing to an increasingly dystopian housing landscape, where non-profit housing providers and developers are capitalizing on loopholes and exploiting what should be affordable housing. These organizations are profiting under the guise of social good, all while there is little to no accountability or enforcement to ensure these homes remain truly affordable and livable for Vancouver residents.
The lack of proper oversight under the BC Societies Act allows these housing providers to operate without sufficient checks and balances. This problem, coupled with the ongoing housing crisis, has created a perfect storm. There needs to be more transparency, stricter regulation, and better enforcement to ensure that affordable housing projects are genuinely benefiting the people they’re supposed to serve. Currently, this essential accountability is missing.
Interesting premise for an excellent series to come. Looking forward to it!
Looking forward to the coming episodes! 👍🙏