Project Overview
The City of Mission embarked on a new Affordable Housing Strategy that outlines a ten-year plan to address housing needs and provide more diverse housing options that address housing gaps identified in the City’s Housing Needs Assessment. The Strategy is a roadmap to address the challenges local government staff, local partners, non-profit societies, and developers experience when creating new housing stock. Certain policy and regulatory directions will require further research and consultation; however, a clear framework is provided to ensure staff can move toward implementation successfully.
Key Highlights
CitySpaces reviewed relevant data sets, including the City’s Housing Needs Assessment, to gain a comprehensive understanding of housing needs and gaps in Mission. This analysis helped identify priority focus areas, which were presented to the Sustainable Housing Committee and Development Liaison Committee for feedback. Additionally, our team conducted case study research to provide staff with clear examples of how similar actions have been implemented in other jurisdictions.
Building on the case studies, interest-holder engagement, and data analysis, we developed and prioritized recommended actions according to a phased implementation timeline. Successful execution of this AffordableHousing Strategy will depend on continued partnerships, education and capacity-building efforts, and securing funding support from senior levels of government.
Areas of Expertise
Housing + Homelessness Strategy
Facilitation + Engagement
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