S2E9 - Saving a Housing Co-op

S2E9 - Saving a Housing Co-op

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Meeting BC’s new Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs

In this episode of Let’s Talk Housing, we sit down with B.C.’s new Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Christine Boyle. As she steps into this critical role, we learn about how Minister Boyle is settling in, what inspires her leadership, and how her experiences have shaped ...  Show more

 . 20min 34sec
Building Homes Faster: How DASH Is Changing the Way We Build in B.C.

Season 6 Episode 3In this episode of Let’s Talk Housing, we explore how B.C. is using new tools and standardized designs to build homes faster and more affordably. DASH (Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing) is a new online platform that helps developers and non-profits cho ...  Show more

 . 33min 53sec

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