Work in Progress: West Broadway Housing Plan 2008 – 2012

The housing crisis facing Canadian urban inner-city neighbourhoods is well demonstrated in West Broadway. The neighbourhood is home to a high proportion of populations vulnerable to poverty, such as Aboriginal people, recent immigrants, lone parents, youth-at-risk, people with mental illnesses and/or addictions, people with disabilities, and seniors. Indeed over half of all residents live in core housing need (Census, 2006), defined by unsuitable accommodations, inadequate conditions and unaffordable costs. Addressing the needs of these residents, to reduce transience and improve the stability of the neighbourhood remains a priority.

The West Broadway Housing Plan maps out the housing priorities for our neighbourhood using an evidence-based approach grounded in the most recent data and research on demographics, information on the housing stock, resident’s priorities, focus groups and a review of recent literature. This plan was guided by the Housing Plan Advisory Committee, comprised of housing stakeholders and residents, and was coordinated by the West Broadway Development Corporation.

Executive Summary: Work in Progress West Broadway Housing Plan 2008 – 2012

Full Report: Work in Progress West Broadway Housing Plan 2008 – 2012