{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"New Housing Alternatives","title":"Nonprofit Housing Solutions","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1517,"description":"In this episode of the New Housing Alternatives podcast, hosts Cherise Berda and Ren Thomas are joined by Jill Atkey, CEO of the BC NonProfit Housing Association, to explore the critical role of nonprofit and cooperative housing in addressing Canada’s affordability crisis. Through a policy and advocacy lens, the conversation unpacks the history, challenges, and opportunities facing the sector, with a special focus on British Columbia’s unique approach and recent federal initiatives.\nLearning Objectives:\nUnderstand the historical context of affordable housing in Canada, including the impact of federal disinvestment in the 1990s.\nIdentify the structure and scale of nonprofit and cooperative housing in BC and how it compares nationally.\nExamine the benefits of cross-sector collaboration among nonprofit, cooperative, and Indigenous housing organizations.\nAnalyze the significance of new funding mechanisms like the BC Rental Protection Fund and the Canada Rental Protection Fund.\nDiscuss the potential of the Build Canada Homes program and the evolving role of government in supporting nonprofit housing growth.\nReflect on the long-term benefits of nonprofit and co-op housing for affordability, security, and sector resilience.\nKey Takeaways:\nNonprofit and cooperative housing organizations are essential partners in delivering affordable housing, especially in BC where provincial investment has been strong.\nCollaboration across the nonprofit, co-op, and Indigenous housing sectors amplifies advocacy and education efforts, making it easier for governments to respond.\nNew funding programs at the provincial and federal levels are enabling nonprofits to acquire and preserve affordable housing, preventing financialization and rent spikes.\nThe Build Canada Homes program signals a renewed federal interest in supporting nonprofit housing, with a focus on flexibility, long-term planning, and portfolio growth.\nNonprofit and co-op housing models offer long-term affordability and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/BKM7lGJ2EZ_i6AuOOKCMh_Qqaj32gJ7zqd3Rfy62guQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84Y2Jm/MjQxMjcyZmU0MzNh/ODQ3MWFjMWVlMWQ0/YWViNC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}