Our latest episode of the Overhead in partnership with Spacing Radio is now out! Hear from #CLT leaders Joshua Barndt from PNLT and Norm Leech from DTES CLT who share insight into scaling CLTs, policy hurdles, and reimagining community-led development.

Celebrating a milestone in community-led #housing! Huge congratulations to the DTES CLT on acquiring their first building—a transformative step toward housing security in Vancouver's DTES. 📰

When research & reason align, we get policies that make sense for livable #density & #housing accessibility. Vancouver just approved single egress for up to 6 stories—a policy change @conradspeckert.bsky.social & Dr. Nik Luka have long advocated for. ➡️ See more research: bsh.ubc.ca?s=single+stair

We know housing can exist outside of market forces, so what's the hold up? In our latest episode of the Overhead, we sit down with Drs. David Wachsmuth & Leila Ghaffari to tackle one of the most pressing questions in urban policy: Is it possible to decommodify housing? 🎧

"Rights do not exist in abstraction: they must be grounded in the social, economic, and institutional systems that make their realization possible." This #HumanRightsDay, we're reminded of the gap between our housing policy promises & legal reality. Here's what we're doing about it buff.ly/9JwhsAk

1/2 "In the context of a housing crisis, with over 2500 people homeless in Vancouver and a continual loss of affordable housing, any plan that limits social housing is unacceptable." Open letter calls against gentrification of the DTES in light of DEOD plan. buff.ly/OAcjEYU

New research from @risewomenslegal.bsky.social & the National Housing Council shows Canada's housing crisis is trapping survivors. On this Nat'l Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women, we honour those lost to GBV and call for urgent reform. See more in our latest blog:

We're honoured to be represented alongside incredible research & community-based projects in @uoftcities.bsky.social recent report, Learning From What Works, which spotlights 89 local solutions to making better places. 🏘️ Skip to the #housing chapter for a feature on our #CLT work: buff.ly/4BhEw63

1/2 The Neha Panel's report asks: Is Canada upholding its legal commitment to #housing as a human right? The answer: Not yet. But the path forward requires understanding what "progressive realization" actually means and how data makes rights real. 📘 Neha Report: buff.ly/ymQumyr

Congratulations to our community partner, Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust, on being selected by the City of Toronto to develop Parkdale People’s Place which will remain permanently affordable through #community land ownership. 🔗 pnlt.ca/land/parkdal...

This week, BSH joined housing leaders, researchers & community partners at Housing Central to discuss complex and intersectional issues around housing affordability. Read our full conference recap for insights on CLTs, eviction prevention, NOS & Indigenous housing strategies

Have you ever wondered why apartments are so tiny? It's because our building codes & zoning make family-sized missing-middle #housing nearly impossible. This Globe piece breaks down the regulatory knot, which BSH research is working to untangle.

Our recent "Le Dernier Flip" screening & panel explored CLTs, Social Utility Trusts & decommodified #housing models that prioritize community over speculation. 🧑‍💻 Read our takeaways from the film & discussion in our latest blog: buff.ly/ub3Dz7E

1/7 Budget 2025 is out. We asked for investment in the RIGHT types of housing. Here's our take on what #BuildCanadaHomes got right and where critical gaps remain. #Budget2025 Full analysis: buff.ly/1PbtKwu Visit bsh.ubc.ca for more on our research.

"For housing-first to succeed, we need housing first"—key insight from our BSH panel at #CAEH2025 With fed budget next week and $13B committed to affordable #housing and homelessness, the sector is mobilized. Full reflections:

BSH is in Montreal! Join us for a free, in-person film screening and panel discussion on the decommodification of housing this evening at McGill. 🎟️ Reserve your spot at: www.eventbrite.ca/e/le-dernier...

The #Overhead podcast is back for a new season, and our first episode dives into Indigenous-led housing. Hear from BSH Director, Dr. Alexandra Flynn, Dr. Maggie Low, and AMHA's Bailey Waukey. Listen on our website, or wherever you find your podcasts. 🎧 buff.ly/urlXMtH @spacingradio.bsky.social

Did you miss our latest Research in Progress webinar on Vancouver's Growing #CLT movement? Find the recording on our website to see what's on the agenda for our community partners at Hogan's Alley Society, the Downtown Eastside CLT, and the Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts. ➡️

1/4 @ubcm.bsky.social’s recent declaration that housing is a human right is a landmark step for BC—and a wake-up call for Canada. It’s time to treat housing not as a privilege, but as a right, confronting the housing crisis with urgent, accountable action.

Our first Research in Progress webinar of the fall is this week! 🧑‍💻 Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from CNCLT's Nat Pace, Hogan's Alley Society's Djaka Blais, & DTES CLT's Andy Bond & Alie Lynch on Vancouver's growing CLT movement. ✍ Register at bit.ly/VancouverCLTs

Is CMHC’s new Canada Housing Design Catalogue a welcome tool for showcasing soft densification design ideas, or is it a blueprint on flipping homes in the name of 'densification'? 📄 buff.ly/4NgnywN

Our first Research in Progress webinar of the season is next week! ➡️ Reserve your spot today: bit.ly/com/VancouverCLTs

Mark your calendars! Join us Oct 30 6-9 PM in Montreal for a free screening of Le Dernier Flip & expert panel on housing research & de-commodification solutions featuring BSH experts at McGill, Concordia & @vivreenville.bsky.social ➡️🎟️https://buff.ly/MnGZq8e Special thanks to CNCLT for co-sponsoring!

Our next Research in Progress webinar is coming up! Register to hear from CNCLT's Nat Pace on policy targets and get an in-depth look at how the DTES CLT and Hogan's Alley are gaining ground in Vancouver with Andy Bond, Alie Lynch and Djaka Blais-Amare. Register here ➡️ buff.ly/NMOW33V

Our Research in Progress webinar series is back! Join us on Oct. 22 to learn how the DTES CLT & Hogan's Alley Society are building community & preserving affordable housing in Vancouver. Plus, see what's on CNCLT's policy agenda as #CLTs build momentum. Register: buff.ly/NMOW33V

Canada’s housing system is failing survivors of violence, people with disabilities, and historically marginalized communities. At this summer's Neha panel, our experts shared a rights-based path forward. Read the key takeaways + 7 policy solutions in our latest blog: buff.ly/RZf8ziL

Financialized landlords are reshaping Toronto’s rental market—and driving evictions. 🎧 Listen to @thestar.com’s recent podcast for a deep dive into the issues at hand: buff.ly/MJtJMTO 📊 Dig into the data in our “Filling the Gaps” report: buff.ly/ZASHqPR

#BuildCanadaHomes will not solve the housing crisis overnight—there are 1.5 million Canadian households currently in need of far more affordable rents. But this initiative could represent a turning point if it’s implemented right. Read our take on Ottawa's plan in our latest blog:

"The housing crisis is urgent, and so is the opportunity. We can keep funding market Band-aids that expire in a generation, or we can take land off the speculative market, put it in community hands and make houses into homes. For good." buff.ly/h7dDmZI

How can CLTs take control of land & housing for the long term? In Vancouver, PNLT’s Joshua Barndt showed how pro formas can help CLTs plan acquisitions & protect affordability. ➡️ Read the blog: buff.ly/H3jrpKK For those at the #CLTSummit in Halifax, he’ll be leading a similar workshop this Sunday!

“Financialized landlords have filed evictions at significantly higher rates in Black and racialized majority renter populations for all of the past 12 years.” —BSH’s Sean Grisdale on his latest research. buff.ly/pH2HjeD Read the full report on our website: buff.ly/KEgXKf1

📣New research alert! Systemic financial, political & institutional obstacles are slowing subsidized #housing when it's needed most. In partnership w/ @VivreenVille.bsky.social, our latest study examines barriers facing #non-profit developers in the GMA & ways forward. Read more at: buff.ly/NBmk190

CLTs are quietly revolutionizing Canadian housing. With 45+ CLTs nationwide offering permanent affordability, community ownership & land off the speculative market, one question remains: is there enough political will to support the momentum? Read our blog for more:

New research from BSH's Martine August and Julie Mah reveals the alarming feature of Toronto's #rental market: financialized #landlords evict at significantly higher rates than individual landlords or non-profit owners. 📰 buff.ly/C5FKLpf Full Report: buff.ly/Pbd2PG2

📢 New report alert! A Case for Community Land Trusts in Canada by Dr. Kuni Kamizaki highlights how #CLTs offer a much needed shift in Canada’s #housing system. More than a report, it's a call-to-action for policymakers, advocates & communities alike.

What happens when renters' homes are treated as financial assets rather than shelter? Our analysis of 385,000+ eviction filings in the GTA (2010-2021) reveals a systematic pattern of displacement. Read our latest blog for deeper analysis: buff.ly/I8EtHBV Or find the full report at buff.ly/ZY6GQYS

New BSH research, by @seangrisdale.bsky.social, analyzing 385,000+ eviction filings in the GTA (2010-2021) reveals how financialized landlords are systematically undermining housing security & exacerbating inequalities across the region. Read the full report: buff.ly/ZY6GQYS (Thread 1/6)

"Canada’s housing crisis demands a reset... Governments should not bail out speculative development models, but instead use this moment to invest in non-market housing..." BC housing experts, including BSH's Dr. Penny Gurstein, call on Carney & Robertson to act. 📝 Read the letter:

#Housing inequities experienced by people living with disabilities go beyond #accessibility. They include issues of safety, security & dignity. 📰 buff.ly/liciZYN So, how well does Canada’s housing meet accessible needs? We’re digging into the data: 🔗 buff.ly/Pg8qPTX

#No-fault #evictions are increasingly common nationwide as landlords seek to maximize rental income. CBC 📹 buff.ly/TfQjRPR BSH research on BC & forthcoming research on the GTA evidence this trend, calling for greater renter protections. Read more: buff.ly/71F9M1N

From workshops and webinars to new research, renewed funding, and the Overhead season finale—we have plenty of #housing research updates to share, including upcoming events in Montreal & Halifax. Read all the details in our latest newsletter from the Housing Research Collaborative 🔗 buff.ly/2rWqOI0

Thank you @ravikahlon.bsky.social for your leadership in BC’s #housing sector. Your dedication made a real impact in moving toward a more balanced supply of housing. Congrats @christineboyle.bsky.social on becoming Housing Minister! Looking forward to your vision for a more equitable housing future.

CLTs aren’t just about affordability—they’re tools for resisting gentrification & reclaiming community land. Our report by S. Bunce & E. Ezvan shows CLTs support: ➡️Decommodification ➡️Community control ➡️Perpetual affordability ➡️Social justice in action 📖 Read the full report: buff.ly/khlgBrD

A 77% increase in Toronto's unhoused population over the last 3 years is a direct result of a lack of affordable #housing and #evictions. This isn't a symptom of a struggling economy. It is the result putting profit before people. And it needs to stop. buff.ly/XRQF3hB.

🏠 Housing is a human right—but for many people with #disabilities in Canada, #accessible housing is anything but. Watch our recent Research in Progress webinar as we dig into the data & lived realities to push for real change. 🧑‍💻Watch the recording in the link below:

#Housing is a human right—not a commodity. The impacts of financialization are devastating: #evictions, #displacement, the loss of deeply affordable homes. Add your voice to NRHN's campaign & build public pressure to ensure our housing system puts people before profit: buff.ly/I5Y83OI

Community land trusts, or CLTs, are on the rise as an innovative land use model... but what what does that actually mean? Check out our latest blog for a deep dive into what is a community land trust, what do they do, and what might the future of CLTs in Canada look like. 🧑‍💻 buff.ly/sPVySzb

We're thrilled to share that we've received renewed funding for the next 3 years from CMHC & SSHRC! As part of the CHRN, we’re building on five years of research to continue advancing bold ideas in #housing policy and practice. Read our latest blog for more: bsh.ubc.ca/bsh-a-review...

"This is about housing equity & liveability. Allowing up to 6 units in detached buildings will unlock ground-related homes for families, seniors, newcomers & multigenerational households—people who are too often excluded from neighbourhoods built around a single housing type." buff.ly/zsd0qhu

Canada’s housing system is failing survivors of gender-based violence — but we have the knowledge and the tools to change that. At today's #NEHA panel, BSH & BCSTH pushed for smart, rights-based investments in safe, non-profit #housing. 👉 Read our latest blog to see what's needed: