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Building Affordability
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Albert Huang, a seasoned expert in affordable housing development is the guest on this episode of Urbanism Vancouver. He unravels the multifaceted issues surrounding Vancouver's housing affordability crisis, and the complexities of defining "affordable," influenced by varying income levels, government programs, and housing entities. The episode dives deep into the intricacies of constructing affordable homes, from the selection of appropriate sites to the challenges presented by zoning, regulations, and the lack of available land. As well as touching upon the financial implications linked to design, permits, and fees, debating the potential benefits of standardized housing designs. The episode culminates by addressing the predominant challenges in modern affordable housing projects, offering insights into an essential urban development conundrum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Abundant Housing Vancouver: https://www.abundanthousingvancouver.com/
Show Credits:
Host: Helen Lui
Producer: Aaron Johnson
Cover Art By: the Sneaky Artist (https://sneakyart.substack.com/)
Covert Art Titles: Spencer
Website: UrbanismVancouver.com
If you want to support the podcast, you can "Buy Us A Coffee"
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/urbanismvancouver
19 episodes
Manage episode 381446361 series 3524871
Albert Huang, a seasoned expert in affordable housing development is the guest on this episode of Urbanism Vancouver. He unravels the multifaceted issues surrounding Vancouver's housing affordability crisis, and the complexities of defining "affordable," influenced by varying income levels, government programs, and housing entities. The episode dives deep into the intricacies of constructing affordable homes, from the selection of appropriate sites to the challenges presented by zoning, regulations, and the lack of available land. As well as touching upon the financial implications linked to design, permits, and fees, debating the potential benefits of standardized housing designs. The episode culminates by addressing the predominant challenges in modern affordable housing projects, offering insights into an essential urban development conundrum.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Abundant Housing Vancouver: https://www.abundanthousingvancouver.com/
Show Credits:
Host: Helen Lui
Producer: Aaron Johnson
Cover Art By: the Sneaky Artist (https://sneakyart.substack.com/)
Covert Art Titles: Spencer
Website: UrbanismVancouver.com
If you want to support the podcast, you can "Buy Us A Coffee"
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/urbanismvancouver
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