Project Overview
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) engaged CitySpaces to prepare a Workforce Housing Strategy for the Cowichan Region. The Strategy responds to the CVRD Regional Housing Needs Assessment Report (2021) and Workforce Housing Surveys (2022) that highlighted the tension between housing issues and the labour market in the Cowichan Region.
The Strategy aims to address housing problems as it relates to employment. In particular, the shortage of housing has impacted the ability to attract and retain workers in the Cowichan Region, which has impacted operations and viability of businesses and services across multiple sectors.
Key Highlights
The Workforce Housing Strategy outlines four strategy areas to address the acute housing situation impacting the ability to recruit and retain workers and foster a healthy economic environment and livable region:
- Enable Industry-Led Workforce Housing Solutions;
- Accelerate Housing Development;
- Enhance Short-Term Rental Regulations; and
- Establish a Housing Corporation.
These strategies build on the already important housing initiatives spearheaded by the CVRD, member municipalities, First Nations, non-profit organizations, and the development industry and have been designed to reinforce each other or be combined.
Areas of Expertise
Housing + Homelessness Strategy
Facilitation + Engagement
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