UBC's HART team (@ubchart.bsky.social), based at Allard Law, is developing the first province-wide inventory of public land. Set to launch in summer 2026, the BC Public Lands Map will help governments and developers spot underused sites that could support new housing. news.ubc.ca/2025/12/ubc-...

TUESDAY: Learn what we've been up to for the last few months 👀 Be among the first to see a prototype that will transform how and where we build. Register now for the BC Public Lands Map Demo: ubc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

'"We’re connecting need with opportunity,” says Dr. Craig Jones, HART associate director. “That’s how communities can move faster"' Catch HART in news.ubc.ca's new piece on how researchers are supporting solutions to the housing crisis.

⏱️ ONE WEEK AWAY: be among the first to see a demo of our BC Public Land Map! We'll be showing you what we're doing, and how this tool could support the development of thousands of affordable homes in BC, and what could be done across Canada. Register here:

The Neha Review Panel has released its report and recommendations on housing for women, Two-Spirit, Trans, and gender diverse people, and one of the recommendations is to adopt and apply HART's Housing Needs Assessment framework. Read the report: buff.ly/FEqu2Rm #housing #canpoli @wnhhn.bsky.social

You know when researchers, non-profits and governments agree on something, it is worth trying. Our workshop report is the result of over 40 interviews, with concrete solutions that every level of government can implement. Read more: buff.ly/86848nF buff.ly/XqXBO4s #housing #canpoli

We're excited to see BCH use affordability thresholds. We wish they used HART's income categories exactly, but that shouldn't stop you from getting instant data. We threw together a spreadsheet that calculates BCH's thresholds for you. No math required. buff.ly/IhQmj8Q

The quintessential housing paradox: rental costs soar beyond wages, while communities block affordable housing projects. We need solutions that work for everyone—not just those who are already housed. Find tangible solutions for all levels of government: buff.ly/rrJwVuD

🚨 NEW EVENT: We will be hosting a webinar to demonstrate our BC Public Lands Map prototype on Tues Dec 9 at 10amPT/1pmET. This webinar will include a live demo, what the BCPLM means for you, and a Q&A with our research team. Register now: buff.ly/LhNzbV9

We're here at #HousingCentral this week, looking forward to engaging with some amazing housers across BC and Canada 🏘️

TUESDAY: The federal government identified three public parcels for development in BC. Our BC Public Lands Map will identify thousands. Join the first prototype demonstration at Housing Central on Tuesday, hosted by @bcnpha.bsky.social, @ahmabc.bsky.social, and @chf.bc.ca.

$50B local infrastructure fund coming to #Budget2025, a critical for #housing density across Canadian cities. Our BC Public Lands Map will point to best places for housing, and where infra needs upgrades to support it. More at buff.ly/6kdNcmC buff.ly/om5C0oQ

Great visualization in @theglobeandmail.com on the impact of double egress requirements in Canada. A huge disappointment that single stair will not be included in upcoming code changes (very difficult to solve a housing crisis w/o a Team Canada approach). buff.ly/NBpqgTY

"If we don’t have a shared vision of what we want the housing system to look like, then we’re just going to get an incoherent mess of policies," - @mikepmoffatt.bsky.social We know that building non-market #housing pulls people out of precarity, and we need a LOT more of it. buff.ly/K7ckysj

Are you attending #HousingCentral2025? We'll be demonstrating the first prototype of our BC Public Lands Map on Tuesday, Nov 18. Register for the conference and sign up for our session - T13. Be the first to see how it could transform your community:

HART research helps 75% of Canadian cities make housing decisions. Our funding ends Sept 2026—before 2026 Census data drops in late 2027. We can keep these tools accessible to communities nationwide, but we need your help. Support our work:

It's very difficult to solve the #housing crisis when govs are working against one another. As the federal government invests in non-profit housing, Ontario is proposing legislation that would eliminate one of the last remaining tenant protections. buff.ly/3ETiFbs #onpoli #canpoli

HART's research goes beyond housing needs assessment 🏘️ Our work spans density, municipal policy barriers, seniors housing, disability rights, co-ops, acquisitions and land use. University research prioritizing public good over profit. 📚Learn more: buff.ly/ctDql8F

Canada is investing billions in transit, but how do we densify around stations without displacing residents? HART wants to study Vancouver's Broadway Plan to answer this critical question and create frameworks for communities nationwide. 🚇 Learn more: buff.ly/YWgpEUG #TOD

180 BC communities. 115+ federal funding applications. 41 of our 56 cities citing HART. HART has saved some communities an average of $39,500 + 4.7 months of staff time. Explore: buff.ly/ctDql8F #munis #housing #canpoli

The 2026 Census will reveal Canada's post-pandemic housing reality without CERB distortions. HART can build a unified national dashboard for less than the cost of a 2BR in Toronto. Details: buff.ly/doG0l9M #Census2026 #Housing #canpoli

What does a $6M+ return on investment look like? HART tools have saved Canadian communities millions in consultant fees while becoming a core metric in 73% of Canada's cities. Free tools. Real impact. Evidence-based policy. 📊 Read the impact report: buff.ly/J2SnAWK #housing #canpoli

"Hospital bed days...plunged from a collective 858 days in the year preceding move-in to a forecasted 53 days." Supportive housing costs less than shelters, it costs less than jail, and it saves the system millions. If you want to end homelessness, build supportive housing. buff.ly/43btmSD

Newest opinion from @johnlorinc.bsky.social on the our Property Acquisitions Report and its implications for Build Canada Homes: "definancializing some low-rent privately-owned apartments, has to happen quickly before the market begins producing green shoots" buff.ly/uxn0QPB

50% of Canadian infrastructure is more than 25 years old. Understanding infrastructure capacity and condition is vital to #housing development strategy, and we're working to incorporate it into our upcoming BC Public Lands Map. Learn more and register for updates here: hart.ubc.ca/bcplm/

🚇 Our newest blog compares Toronto's MTSA framework vs BC's provincial TOD policy. Both target 100+ transit hubs, but implementation differs significantly, particularly where tenant protections are concerned. Read the full comparison: buff.ly/BpQS9Pw #bcpoli #topoli

📊 Policy guidance just got easier to navigate! We've redesigned our Policy Implications page to make it easier for to understand how governments can address housing needs across all income levels and community types. Explore the updated resource: buff.ly/UfyIK7A

"When redevelopment occurs near transit, rental homes — and especially non-market rentals — will deliver more affordability than condos" - HART Associate Director Craig Jones on transit-oriented development in @vancouversun.bsky.social today #housing #bcpoli buff.ly/7Ak2Xqw

Build Canada Homes has been announced, and we're thrilled to see the new investment in building housing, specifically the focus on community housing and the use of public lands. www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...

CMHC just released a report on evictions showing that nearly 1 in 5 evictions result in some kind of homelessness. If you have ever felt concerned about homelessness in your community, then you should deeply care about eviction protections. #canpoli #evictions #housing buff.ly/f4KTb9E

Did you know that #land in high-demand communities can be up to 60% of the total cost? Our BC Public Land Map will identify government-owned land in BC and identify the best places to build #housing on land we already own. Get on the list to be the first to know about our launch: buff.ly/v418Go1

#Canada is missing millions of affordable homes. The Federal Housing Advocate is calling on #Canada to scale non-market housing to solve the housing and affordability crisis. We have the tools – we need the political will to act. Her advice to government includes:

"Of the 62 [largest Canadian] cities... in only eight cities (six of which are in Quebec) could one affordably get a one-bedroom while working full time at minimum wage. " @policyalternatives.ca's recent Rental Wage Report is out, and it's not promising. buff.ly/NtMrXVN

One of the best ways the government can support affordability in a high-cost time is to unlock public land, but we heard from experts and cities alike that identifying and accessing that land is a major challenge. buff.ly/BDANgZ8

New StatsCan research out this week - highlights: 1. Renters are moving a lot less often - % of long-term tenants is up to nearly 45%. 2. New tenants are paying on average $400/month MORE than tenants who have stayed for 5+ years. In 2001 it was negligible. Read the research here: buff.ly/jAk3lB3

More research just released on the predatory eviction practices of REITs. When a financialized landlord buys a building, evictions go up an average of 187%, even though the tenants are the same. In one shocking example, Starlight Investments increased evictions filings by 10,079%. buff.ly/8Nqgf65

The Rentals.ca Summer 2025 #Renter Survey is out, and it doesn't look good for young Canadians. Nearly 50% are spending over half their income on rent, and many have been looking for suitable alternatives for over a year. buff.ly/x9QVvKN

CMHC's latest Observer article promotes government cites research disparaging rent control policies and attempting to dispel concerns about REITs and private sector housing investors. We have a few issues with it. New blog: hart.ubc.ca/blog/cmhcs-m...

NEW BLOG: Why Living Alone is Now a Luxury Most Young Canadians Can't Afford On average, young people earn about 25% less than those just a decade older. Yet they’re paying the same high rents. The result? Fewer resources to support yourself and live the way you want. Read more: buff.ly/eLmSESk

Important research that highlights the fact that investor-owned #housing (both "mom-and-pop" landlords and financialized REITs) are more likely to evict racialized households and long-term tenants for short-term financial gain.

Affording rent on a one-bedroom apartment requires a salary over $100,000 in Vancouver. For someone 25-34 earning the median income, a 1-bed is going to cost 60% of their earnings. For many young people, achieving #housing security seems like a pipe dream. #canpoli buff.ly/SgkzIdu

"We cannot expect 25-year-olds in Gen Z to wait until they are collecting a pension before they buy their first home." @mikepmoffatt.bsky.social argues that costs continue to rise, but the price of housing must fall. Reducing government fees can help. #canpoli #housing thehub.ca/2025/08/06/m...

Unlike basement and carriage suites, non-profit, social #housing, actually provides safe, secure, and affordable housing for people in perpetuity. With waitlists over 10 years long for non-profit/social housing, why not prioritize subsidies to this sector? buff.ly/X4QfeEG

It remains one of the most baffling parts of the system that public pension plans invest in #housing that is not affordable to their members. buff.ly/kUf5nO0

It's exciting to see cities like #Winnipeg taking city-owned land and turning it into housing. These projects include nearly 40% affordable, supportive units, and indigenous-led development. We'll be watching the public hearing process on this one 👀 buff.ly/x1eeQua

"For every month delayed, $70,000 in interest costs will be added to the project... but the true impacts will be felt most by the 74 people in need of housing who have had their hopes kicked down the road." - @jfatkey.bsky.social on #PoCo supportive housing. #bcpoli buff.ly/rwPbUaj

"Even the most efficient for-profit developers cannot house the lowest-income Canadians at truly affordable rents without public support. Doubling down on market supply without a smarter strategy will not deliver real affordability." buff.ly/5sdoRZU

According to CMHC's latest Social and Affordable Housing Survey, there are a paltry 600k homes available to over 40 million Canadians. Per capita, that looks like just under 0.015 homes per person. France has 482x more social #housing units/person. We need to build more social🏘️. buff.ly/72wuXbV

If cities like Toronto continue to be held hostage by NIMBY attitudes, what hope do folks in smaller towns and cities have to see housing need meaningfully addressed? "Parking and privacy" were quoted as reasons - when did parking become more important than housing people? buff.ly/WgbEQBp

Thank you to ‪@ravikahlon.bsky.social‬ for your service to the BC's housing sector - we know you'll tackle Jobs with the same vigour as you approached housing. We congratulate and look forward to working closely with ‪@christineboyle.bsky.social‬ on this vital portfolio moving forward.