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JUNE 2020
Housing Research & Education
Project Highlights
Project Highlights
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HOUSING SECTOR TRANSFORMATION
BC Housing’s Research Centre works in collaboration with housing sector partners
to foster excellence in residential construction and find innovative solutions for
affordable housing in British Columbia. Sharing leading-edge research, advances
in building science, and new technologies encourages best practice. The Research
Centre identifies and bridges research gaps to address homelessness, housing
affordability, social housing challenges and the needs of distinct populations.
Mobilizing knowledge and research expertise helps improve the quality of housing
and leads to innovation and adoption of new construction techniques, Building
Code changes, and enhanced education and training programs.
Visit the Research Centre Library on the BC Housing website to access a wealth of
resources that support a strong housing sector. You can search online for current
technical and socio-economic research, best practice guides, research reports,
case studies, bulletins and videos on a wide range of topics that advance housing
knowledge, lessons learned and innovative solutions.
Learn more about the Research Centre at www.bchousing.org
Copyright © 2020 all rights reserved.
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Housing Research & Education
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH
ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS
› Community Acceptance of Non-Market Housing Toolkit........................................................8
› Community Acceptance of Supportive Housing – Case Study Series...................................9
› Exploring Impacts of Non-Market Housing on Surrounding Property Values –
Case Study Overview Report........................................................................................................10
› Modular Housing Outcomes – Understanding Impacts for Residents and
Local Communities........................................................................................................................11
› Province of BC Homeless Counts 2018 and 2020....................................................................12
› Research Summary: Community Benefits of Supportive Housing......................................13
› Social Return on Investment (SROI) of Supportive and Affordable Housing in BC..........14
› Supportive Housing Outcomes Evaluation...............................................................................15
› Videos on Indigenous Homelessness........................................................................................16
DISTINCT POPULATIONS
› Annual Program Statistics and Outcomes for Women’s Transition Housing and
Supports Program..........................................................................................................................17
› Housing Options for Vulnerable Youth and Young Adults in BC...........................................18
› Interim Guide to Indigenous Housing, Development and Design.......................................19
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
› Building Knowledge and Capacity for Affordable Housing in Small Communities
Final Report (Campbell River and Strathcona Regional District).........................................20
› Community Housing for Resilient Communities.....................................................................21
› Evaluation of the Supporting Tenants, Enabling Pathways (STEP) Pilot............................22
› Transit-Oriented Affordable Housing Study..............................................................................23
› What Works: Securing Affordable and Special Needs Housing through
Housing Agreements.....................................................................................................................24
HOUSING SECTOR TRANSFORMATION
› Business Transformation in the Community Non-Profit Housing Sector..........................25
› Comparative Analysis of Mixed Model Developments in Meeting Canadian
Housing Objectives........................................................................................................................26
› Mixed Tenure Case Study Series..................................................................................................27
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Housing Research & Education
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TECHNICAL RESEARCH
CONSUMER PROTECTION
› Consumer Seminars......................................................................................................................28
› Maintenance Matters: Building Maintenance Bulletins..........................................................29
EMERGING DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
› Cost and Benefits of Constructing to Post-Earthquake Operational Standards............... 30
› Documenting the Construction of an Innovative High Performance Wood-Frame
Building............................................................................................................................................31
› Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP).............................................................................32
› Metrics and Parameters for Social Shared Spaces: Module 1...............................................33
› Mobilizing Building Adaptation and Resilience.......................................................................34
› Modular Housing and the Affordable Housing Sector...........................................................35
› Predictive Digital Modelling of Social Interaction for Multi-Family Building Design........36
› Tiny Houses – An Alternative to Conventional Housing........................................................37
INDUSTRY EDUCATION
› BC Energy Step Code Builder Guide..........................................................................................38
› BC Energy Step Code Design Guide ‒ Supplement S3 on Overheating and Air Quality....39
› Best Practice Guide for Air Sealing and Insulation Retrofits for Single Family
Homes (2020 Revised Edition).....................................................................................................40
› Builder Guide to Site and Foundation Drainage – Best Practices for Part 9 Houses........41
› Builder Insight Technical Bulletins.............................................................................................42
› Building Enclosure Design Guide – Wood-Frame Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
(Second Edition).............................................................................................................................43
› Building Envelope Guide for Houses ‒ Part 9 Residential Construction
(Second Edition).............................................................................................................................44
› Building Envelope Thermal Bridging Guide.............................................................................45
› Building Smart Seminars, Workshops & Webinars.................................................................46
› Design Guidelines for Condominium Balconies in British Columbia.................................47
› High Performance Builder Training............................................................................................48
› Illustrated Guide – Achieving Airtight Buildings.......................................................................49
› Illustrated Guide ‒ R22+ Effective Walls in Residential Construction in BC
(Second Edition).............................................................................................................................50
› Illustrated Guide – R30+ Effective Vaulted and Flat Roofs in Residential
Construction in British Columbia...............................................................................................51
› Illustrated Guide – Seismic Bracing Requirements BC Building Code Part 9....................52
› Technical Guide for the Design and Construction of Tall Wood Buildings in
Canada.............................................................................................................................................53
› Testing R-22+ Wall Assemblies.....................................................................................................54
› Zero Energy Buildings and Heat Pumps Science Exhibit.......................................................55
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TECHNICAL RESEARCH
INDUSTRY RESEARCH
› BC Energy Step Code Market Response Monitoring Project.................................................56
› Building Performance Monitoring and Assessment of an Innovative Six-Storey
Building in Victoria.........................................................................................................................57
› Canadian Thermal Bridging Construction Details Database................................................58
› Comparison of Effectiveness of Ventilation Systems to Deliver Acceptable
Indoor Air Quality in Individual Suites.......................................................................................59
› Design Versus Actual Energy Performance in Social Housing Buildings............................60
› Field Evaluation of Roof Sheathing Surface Treatments –Asphalt Shingle Sloped .............
Roofing Research Study (Phase 2)..............................................................................................61
› Impacts of Oxygen Deprivation and Noxious Gas Circulation During Fire
Development in Energy Efficient Homes..................................................................................62
› Improving Efficiency in Hydronic Radiant Heating Systems.................................................63
› Indigenous Housing Series: Building Knowledge Case Studies...........................................64
› Indoor Air Quality in BC Social Housing Buildings..................................................................65
› Innovative Procurement in Social Housing Construction – Documenting the
First IPD Project in British Columbia..........................................................................................66
› Monitoring Indoor Air Quality in a Six-Storey Passive Building in Fort St. John...............67
› Sound Transmission of Wood-Frame Wall Assemblies..........................................................68
Reflects sustainable housing solutions and
a commitment to environmental and social
responsibility.
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TECHNICAL RESEARCH
RESEARCH THEMES
Socio-Economic Research
Socio-economic research provides important information on trends, demographics,
best practices and supply-and-demand indicators to help government and
housing providers make informed decisions. Key areas of focus include:
› Addressing homelessness – Our research on homelessness examines accessible,
appropriate and affordable housing options for every person who needs a safe
place to live. This includes research on best practices in addressing homelessness,
as well as community acceptance, and evaluations of programs and services.
› Distinct populations – BC Housing conducts research on housing issues facing
distinct populations, including seniors, families, youth, Indigenous individuals
and families, and people with disabilities. We also look at the key housing
indicators in our province — such as household composition, median age,
age and condition of housing stock, income and other factors.
› Housing sector transformation – Non-profit housing providers face many
challenges. These include dealing with aging buildings, limited new programs
and operating funds. BC Housing partners with other agencies to conduct
research that leads the transformation of the social housing sector. Through
our research, we’re profiling innovative ways to build the sector’s capacity and
to deliver and manage housing.
› Housing affordability – The provincial government is committed to making
life more affordable for British Columbians. A historic level of new provincial
investments has been dedicated to initiating and expanding housing programs
that will create more affordable homes for people who live and work in our
communities. At the same time, BC Housing is researching ways to improve
access to housing for all British Columbians. This includes working to increase
density and improve the availability of affordable rental housing around transit
stations.
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RESEARCH THEMES
Technical Research
Technical research leads to innovations that improve how residential buildings
are designed and constructed and offers insights into sustainable housing solutions
and best practice. Key areas of focus include:
› Industry research – Our building science research enhances the quality of
residential construction through innovative design tools and construction
practices. Pilot studies and building detail guides developed in collaboration
with industry partners provide solutions for better performance and durability
of residential construction in B.C.
› Emerging design and technology – The continuous evolution in housing design
and construction provides opportunities for the Research Centre to participate
in projects that integrate new technologies and methods of construction. The
focus is on delivering affordable, resilient and community integrated buildings.
Working with partners, BC Housing facilitates pilot studies, advances best
practices, fosters the development and adoption of technological innovation,
and builds capacity to meet the changing needs of industry and B.C. communities.
› Industry education – BC Housing works with external partners to share
information on best building practices, leading-edge research and building code
changes for the construction and design of homes in B.C. Our Research Centre
Library and Learning Centre offer a range of online resources and help disseminate
knowledge on emerging technologies, high performance housing, seismic and
fire safety requirements, and other topics of importance to the industry.
› Consumer protection – Consumer resources cover a variety of topics and
highlight the importance of maintenance and renewal planning to protect
a building’s assets, the owners investment and create a comfortable living
environment. Building systems that are routinely inspected and maintained
perform better and have a longer service life.
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Housing Research & Education
RESEARCH CENTRE IMPACTS
Making a Positive Impact, Sharing Knowledge and Inspiring
Housing Solutions
75+
› Leads over 75 research and education projects creating an ever-growing impactful body of knowledge.
Projects
› Works in collaboration with 100+ housing sector partners, leveraging funding and expertise for maximum
100+ positive impact.
Partners
› Undertakes research that brings value to the sector by developing a body of evidence that can be used to
transform business practices, change behavior, and create more inclusive and resilient communities.
$ = › Supports research that provides a social return on investment, recognizing that every dollar invested in
$ $ $ / $ $ supportive housing creates three to five dollars in social and economic value.
› Supports local, national and international events, exchanging knowledge and leading-edge ideas to advance
the housing sector in BC and beyond.
$2.98
Million
› Fosters innovation in the housing sector through the Building Excellence Research & Education Grants program
89 with $2.98 million in grants awarded to date, supporting 89 new research and education projects.
Research &
Education Projects
› Provides scholarships and bursaries to support up and coming industry professionals and trades.
› Develops best practice guides for industry that are also used as curriculum by institutions in educating our
next generation of design and construction practitioners.
› Provides forward-looking market intelligence and housing data to help residential construction professionals,
housing sector partners and homeowners make informed decisions.
› Leads multi-year, multi-stakeholder knowledge and capacity building projects.
› Provides intelligence on socio-economic and demographic data, using state-of-the-art dashboard capabilities,
to help Government and sector partners make informed decisions, identify emerging trends and housing
solutions.
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BC Housing’s Research Centre is focused on technical and socio-economic research to advance best practice and create a strong housing
BC Housing’s Res
Housing Research & Education
sector in British Columbia. We work in collaboration with other levels of government, consumer and industry organizations, research
TABLE OFeducation
organizations, CONTENTS
sector in British
institutions and non-profit associations to carry out research projects and initiatives with impactful results.
organizations, ed
4 Distinct Populations
4 Addressing Homelessness Studies the impacts of 20+ modular housing
Coordinates a homeless count, providing valuable data
sites on residents and communities, including the
positive impact on homelessness, housing stability,
-
and an overall snapshot of homelessness in BC, to monitor
-
quality of life and health of residents.
trends and create better services, supports and programs.
Conducts research to better understand the housing
Provides toolkits with strategies and links to resources to
needs of regional communities, support subsidized
assist stakeholders working with neighbours, local Socio-Economic housing, and provide more affordable housing in
governments, and others to gain community acceptance
Research
-
rural and urban areas of the province, including
-
for non-market housing.
Northern British Columbia.
Undertakes research to explore modular construction of
Provides data to inform program planning as well as
supportive housing as an innovative approach to rapidly
cross-governmental research on Women’s Transition
address homelessness across British Columbia.
Housing and Supports Program which provides
women and children with a temporary place to stay,
support services, and assistance.
4 Housing Sector Transformation
Provides case studies highlighting how BC Housing has 4 Housing Affordability
worked with non-profit providers to redevelop their sites, Undertakes research to build knowledge and
sharing lessons learned to support the sector in building capacity for affordable housing in small BC
capacity, becoming more self-sufficient, and increasing communities, identifying regions that require greater
housing options. capacity and support as well as municipalities that
have successfully implemented affordable housing
initiatives.
4 Industry Education
Delivers Building Smart seminars and webinars, 4 Industry Research
BC Housing’s signature education program for knowledge Works with partners to develop unique platforms,
mobilization, to advance building science and durability, such as the Canadian Thermal Bridging Construction
new technologies and good building practices. Details Database with more than 500 construction
details and thermal calculations for all types of
38,800+ in person attendees buildings, energy standards, and climates across
-
Canada to enhance building design and construction.
10,500+ webinar attendees Technical
Research Undertakes research to measure the efficiency of
470+ customized education seminars building envelope retrofits on existing multi-unit
social housing buildings in British Columbia to improve
current retrofit practices and air quality for residents.
4 Consumer Protection
Shares research and knowledge to provide safe, durable, energy efficient and
-
affordable homes for BC families and residents. 4 Emerging Design and Technology
Leads the Mobilizing Building Adaptation and
Fosters best practices in residential construction, giving homebuyers even greater Resilience project in collaboration with more than
- 30 organizations, including industry and
confidence in their new home purchases.
local, provincial and national agencies to
Works in collaboration with housing sector partners to deliver consumer-focused accelerate the uptake of resilient building design
educational seminars to educate homebuyers and homeowners on the importance in Canada and contribute to climate and disaster
of maintenance and a range of residential construction topics of interest. resilience in local communities.
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS
Community Acceptance of Non-Market Housing
Toolkit
Description
This comprehensive toolkit provides non-profit housing providers, local govern-
ments and other stakeholders with key resources for working with communities
to gain acceptance of non-market housing developments. It includes tips for
communicating with community stakeholders, as well as strategies to address
common neighbour concerns, demonstrate support to local governments, and
mobilize supporters.
Approaches to gaining community acceptance and communication channels
Status: Reports available online at continue to evolve and transform. Based on shared knowledge and research,
www.bchousing.org the toolkit explores how to best utilize modern communications such as social
Audience: Non-profit housing media, as well as lessons learned from non-market housing developments across
providers, municipalities, British Columbia. The toolkit addresses when and how to engage the community,
developers, and other how to work toward community support for your development, and provides
stakeholders
examples of how to successfully deliver non-market housing. It also includes useful
resources for messaging, toolkit design and sample Frequently Asked Questions.
Impact
The Community Acceptance of Non-Market Housing Toolkit will mobilize
communities to use a variety of tools to gain community acceptance of new
affordable and supportive housing.
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Community Acceptance of Supportive Housing –
Case Study Series
Description
This case study series focuses on research of supportive housing projects for
individuals who were homeless, or at-risk of homelessness. The series looks at
five different sites across British Columbia in Kelowna, Vancouver, Abbotsford,
Surrey and Victoria.
The purpose of this research is to help future sites better address neighbourhood
concerns at the initial stages of development. The case studies focus on the types
of concerns raised by neighbours of supportive housing developments, whether
these concerns changed over time and the number of calls to police in the
neighbourhood before and after site opening. This research also highlights
lessons learned, as well as the strategies and actions taken by housing providers
to address concerns, and build positive relationships with neighbours.
Impact
Status: Reports available online at
The Community Acceptance of Supportive Housing – Case Study Series helps www.bchousing.org
future sites to better address neighbourhood concerns at the initial stages of
Audience: Non-profit housing
a project. providers, municipalities,
developers, and other
stakeholders
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Exploring Impacts of Non-Market Housing on
Surrounding Property Values – Case Study
Overview Report
Description
When new non-market housing is announced, neighbours often ask about the
impacts on surrounding property values. BC Housing engaged Insight Specialty
Consulting to undertake research to understand the market impacts of the intro-
duction of non-market housing into a neighbourhood.
The Property Values Case Study Overview Report explores median assessed
residential property values and median sale prices for the most common residential
type surrounding the case study sites. Median assessed values for nearby
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commercial properties are also examined. In addition, other factors such as land
Status: Available online at use changes, availability of services, and local and broader economic changes are
www.bchousing.org
considered.
Audience: Non-profit housing providers,
municipalities, neighbours
of non-market housing, Impact
developers, and other
This research can be used by those engaged in the development of non-market
community stakeholders
housing to answer concerns from neighbours about the possibility of impacts on
property values.
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Modular Housing Outcomes – Understanding
Impacts for Residents and Local Communities
Description
In 2017, the Government of British Columbia announced the Rapid Response
to Homelessness Program as an immediate response to address homelessness
across B.C. The Province committed $291 million over two years to
build 2,000 modular supportive housing units for people who are experiencing
homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
The modular housing evaluation examines the impacts of modular housing
on residents and local communities. The specific outcomes reviewed include:
impacts on homelessness, housing stability, quality of life, health of residents,
community acceptance and use of emergency health care services. Resident
outcomes for the first eight modular supportive housing developments are
Status: Available online at
available online. www.bchousing.org
Partners: City of Vancouver, non-
Impact profit housing providers,
health authorities
This study supports building community acceptance of supportive housing by
Audience: Non-profit housing
demonstrating positive impacts and lessons learned from developing modular
providers, community
housing. associations, policy makers,
other housing stakeholders
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11SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS
2018 Report on Homeless Counts in B.C.1
Highlights
MAIN BARRIERS TO ACCESSING HOUSING
Province of BC Homeless Counts 2018 and 2020
53% Reⁿt too high
This infographic includes data from 24 homeless counts
conducted in communi�es across B.C. The counts took place in
2017 and the spring of 2018. This data provides an overall 51% Iⁿcome too low
snapshot of homelessness in B.C., informs B.C.’s
Homelessness Ac�on Plan, and will provide a baseline to
,
No available
measure progress. 30% suitable housiⁿg
SOURCES OF INCOME
Description
63% Sheltered
7,655 37% Unsheltered
40% 29%
People were iden�fied Income Disability
assistance benefit
as experiencing
homelessness
29%
Self or
informally
18%
GENDER IDENTITY employed
Employed
68% 30% 2% LENGTH OF TIME HOMELESS
The 2018 Report summarizes findings from 24 homeless counts conducted in
52%
communities across British Columbia. The findings also include shelter data
had been homeless for
one year or more
Male Female Other Geⁿder
Ideⁿtity 31% had been homeless for
less than six months
AGE BREAKDOWN
HEALTH CONDITIONS
from communities that did not conduct a homeless count. The result is an overall
15% Youth (Under 25 years of age) AGE BREAKDOWN
snapshot of homelessness in B.C. The data presented provides a baseline to
56% Addic�on
20% Seniors (55 years of age and over) 44% Medical Condi�on 58%
reported two
or more health
29% Had been in foster care, a youth group
home, or under a youth agreement
40%
33%
Mental Illness
Physical Disability
condi�ons
measure progress.
INDIGENOUS OVERREPRESENTATION
LENGTH OF TIME LIVED IN COMMUNITY
38% COMPARED TO
6%
50% lived in community
ten years or always
In spring of 2018, the Province of British Columbia funded homeless counts in
OF SURVEY
RESPONDENTS OF THE GENERAL
28% lived in community
one year to less than ten years
SELF-IDENTIFIED
AS INDIGENOUS
POPULATION
(2016 CENSUS) 21% lived in community
less than one year 12 B.C. communities. The Homelessness Services Association of BC, Urban Matters
1 Percentages are based on the number of people who responded to survey ques�ons and not the total number of people iden�fied as experiencing homelessness.
and the BC Non-Profit Housing Association coordinated these counts and combined
the results with available data from 12 additional counts and shelters to prepare
Status: 2018 report available online this report.
at www.bchousing.org
A total of 28 homeless counts were planned for spring 2020. These counts were
Partners: Homelessness Services scheduled to take place in 16 provincially-funded communities and 12 other
Association of BC, Urban
communities that received funding from the federal government and other
Matters and BC Non-Profit
Housing Association sources. Pilots of extended counts over four or five days in two provincially-funded
communities were also planned to assess how results from this approach may
Audience: Non-profit housing
providers, community differ from the 24-hour Point-in-Time methodology.
agencies, government
policy makers
Thirteen counts were completed in March 2020. However, due to the COVID-19
pandemic, the remaining counts were postponed, as follows:
• Provincially-funded counts: eight completed (including one extended count);
eight postponed.
• Federally-funded counts: four completed; three postponed.
• Independently-funded counts: one completed; four postponed.
Community profiles for the eight completed provincially-funded counts are
expected to be released in the fall of 2020.
Impact
The 2018 Report on Homeless Counts in B.C. provides baseline information to
measure progress. It also provides valuable information about the estimated
number, key demographics and service needs of people who experience
homelessness in B.C.
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Research Summary:
Community Benefits of Supportive Housing
Description
This document includes key information, facts and statistics to help neighbours
and local organizations understand the benefits of supportive housing. The
Community Benefits of Supportive Housing Research Summary also provides an
overview of pathways into homelessness and summarizes key findings from
BC Housing research that demonstrate the positive impact of supportive housing
for communities.
Issues that are addressed include the impacts of supportive housing on property
values, the costs of supportive housing relative to the costs of homelessness, and
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resident outcomes.
Status: Summary available online
at www.bchousing.org
Impact
Audience: Non-profit housing
This Research Summary demonstrates the benefits of supportive housing for providers, municipalities,
communities to address concerns and increase understanding and acceptance for neighbours of supportive
housing, and other
this type of housing.
stakeholders
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Social Return on Investment (SROI) of
Supportive and Affordable Housing in BC
Description
BC Housing commissioned three studies to examine the social and economic
value created by affordable and supportive housing in British Columbia. All three
studies follow the internationally standardized Social Return on Investment
(SROI) methodology.
SROI analysis combines quantitative, qualitative, and participatory research
techniques to demonstrate the value of outcomes from different stakeholder
perspectives. The result is a ratio that compares the total amount invested in
a social initiative to the financial value of social and economic outcomes that
are achieved, showing — in monetary terms — the financial benefit of social
investments.
The following housing developments were examined as case studies:
• Affordable housing developments: Dahli Place and Pembroke Mews in
Victoria, Qualicum Park Village in Qualicum Beach and Ellendale in Surrey.
• Dedicated-site supportive housing: The Budzey Building in Vancouver,
Cardington Apartments in Kelowna, The Kettle on Burrard in Vancouver,
Queens Manor in Victoria and Wesley Street in Nanaimo.
• Scattered-site supportive: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Status: Report available online at Kelowna, CMHA Mid-Island Branch in Nanaimo, Lookout Housing and
www.bchousing.org Health Society in Surrey, MPA Society in Vancouver and Pacifica Housing
Audience: Non-profit housing in Victoria.
providers, municipalities,
developers, municipalities,
developers, and other Impact
industry stakeholders
The Social Return on Investment series of reports show that a range of significant
social and economic value is created through investment in affordable and
supportive housing.
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Supportive Housing Outcomes Evaluation
Description
The purpose of this evaluation is to determine if the investment in supportive
housing results in positive outcomes for residents. This study examines the
impacts of provincially-funded supportive housing and homeless rent supplement
programs on quality of life, finances, housing, health, and justice outcomes for
at-risk residents and homeless prevention program rent supplement recipients.
This report does not show the full spectrum of financial impacts of supportive
housing on provincial government spending in the areas of health, income assis-
tance, and justice.
Impact
The Supportive Housing Outcomes Evaluation will support building community
acceptance of supportive housing and can be used in presentations to council
and town hall meetings to address community concerns. The report demonstrates Status: Project underway
positive impacts of supportive housing, including improved health, reduced
Partners: Office of Housing and
use of emergency health services (e.g. ambulance and emergency rooms), and Construction Standards,
reduced involvement in the criminal justice system. Ministry of Health, Ministry
of Social Development
Audience: Non-profit housing
providers, municipalities,
provincial and federal
government, developers,
neighbours of supportive
housing, other stakeholders
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15SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS
Videos on Indigenous Homelessness
Description
The purpose of this project is to better understand homelessness in ways that are
not possible through a point-in-time homeless count. The Province of B.C. hopes
to provide a broader perspective that reflects the Indigenous definition and
experience of homelessness by producing a series of short, impactful videos.
These videos will complement the point-in-time homeless counts in B.C. and tell
the story of homelessness from an Indigenous perspective. Objectives include
‘looking behind the count’ to gain a better understanding of the pathways into
homelessness that are specific to Indigenous people. This includes the systemic
and historical factors that contribute to homelessness. The videos will foster
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highlight successful strategies to address and prevent it.
Status:
Project underway
Partners: Impact
Ministry of Social Development
This project seeks to raise awareness and understanding of the unique experience
and Poverty Reduction, Provincial
Indigenous Homelessness of homelessness among Indigenous people in B.C.
Committee for BC, Lu’Ma Native
Housing Society, Prince George
Native Friendship Centre, Prince
George Nechako Aboriginal
Employment and Training
Association, Aboriginal Coalition
to End Homelessness –
Vancouver Island
Audience:
All levels of government, policy
makers, general public, business
community, architects, builders,
medical providers, service providers,
school boards, First Nations
Communities, Indigenous people,
Indigenous housing professionals,
foundations, researchers, and
students
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stage housing for women
— with or without
on houses, safe homes
, and second
or who have experie children — who are
nced violence. The at risk of violence,
with a temporary place programs provide
Reporting Period: to stay, support service women and childre
n
2017-18 planning next steps. s, referrals and assista
There are three program nce in
Housing and Suppor types within the Women
Geographic Area: ts Program (WTHS ’s Transition
P):
British Columbia
and
› Transition houses
— Transition houses
BC Housing Regions for 30 days. Most provide safe, tempora
transition houses ry 24/7 staffed shelter,
are residential homes typically
women and families in confidential location
live communally. s where
support, crisis interven Support workers in
tion and safety plannin these homes provide
emotional
g.
› Safe homes — Safe
homes are often located
provide safe shelter in smaller remote
Description
2015-16 typically for up to or rural communities
Unstable Housing/Hom 10 days. Safe Home and
elessness shelter, emotional programs provide
Stable Housing support, safety plannin short-term
2016-17 in a variety of ways g and referrals. Short-te
depending on the rm safe shelter is
community, such provided
a hotel or motel, or as an apartment or
43 Over 10 Nights a secure room in a townhouse unit,
2017-18 private home.
57 › Second stage housing
0 20 40 60 2-10 Nights — Second stage housing
WOMEN’S
80 100 apartment or
townhouse is usually a private,
2017-18
35% unit where
Unstable secure, low-cost
2017-18 36 1 Night women
Housing/ andsness
Homeles accompanied children
65%independently, typically
64 for 6 18 months.
Stable -Housing
2015-16
can live safely and Unstable Housing
safetyTRANS gITION
Staff are available /Homelessness
plannin HOUS
and referrals . ING | TRANSITION HOUS ES
2 al support,
to provide emotion
Stable Housing
2016-17 Numbe
36%r of Program
BC Housing’s Women’s Transition Housing and Supports Program (WTHSP) funds
s and64%
Spaces by WTHSP
Program Type in 2016-17
B.C., 2017-18
0 TRANSITION HOUSE Every three months
20 40 S , transition houses,
60 80 100
2015-16 43% SAFE HOMES
are asked to complet safe homes, and second
stage housing sites
57% e and submit forms SECOND STAGE
to BC Housing HOUSE 95 funded through BC
88
0%
looking at indicato
rs including referrals 2017-18 trative S
to record adminis
and outcome data
12
5 Housing’s WTHSP
, stays, and departu
more than 100 transition houses, safe homes, and second stage housing for women
20% 40% regarding the program
60% 80% The 100% res. s,
indicators included
in this report highligh 2015-16
2017-18
40 116
65 Stable Housing
Unstable Housing/Ho the program
733 melessness 25 s. This data informs program
t program statistic
s, program0
outcom20
56 among each of the planning and cross-go
40
es, and demogr 5
60
aphics 80 100
2017-18 Info/Support for Services three WTHSP program 25 vernmen of those accessin g
t research. The report
types and16
95% Not Provided # of Programs
5% # of Spaces trend data where 140 shows data aggrega
Info/Support for Services available. ted
Provided Source: BC Housing, 2016-17
— with or without children — who are at risk of violence, or who have experienced
Notes: Central Property System,
0 20 40 60 80
2016-17
95%
Some transition houses
funding programs and second stage sites
are funded
Program Statistics 2015-16 March 31, 2018
Unstable Housing/Ho
melessness 50000
100 5% (not
administrative data just WTHSP) and are included in under other BC Housing A space may refer to Stable Housing
surveys for BC Housing. these figures, as they have more than one a unit with one or multiple
2016-17 beds/rooms or beds.
1 Night complete may be able to accesspermanent unit and some do not Some safe homes
2-10 Nights have permanent units,
Over 10 Nights homes are all additional spaces
as needed, while some 2017-18
Occupancy in WTHSP assigned one space depending on their
for reporting purposes. model. Safe
2015-16 Transition Houses
88% 2016-17 , B.C., 2017-18
12% 50,000 Numbe 0 r of Referra 40000
violence. These programs provide women and children with a temporary place to
0 20 Accomp
20 ls for
40 Women 60 and Childre 0 20
0% 20%
40
anied
60
by80Women 80 n 100 40
Houses in B.C., 2015-16 to WTHSP Transition
40% 100
60% 80% 100% 2015-1
Info/Support for to 2017-18
Services Provided Info/Support for
30000
72%
Services Not Provided
43 57
40,000
stay, support services, referrals and assistance in planning next steps.
2016-1
12,180
2017-18 Safety Info and/or 11,087 12,007 2017-18
88% 40%
12%
Plan Not Provided
36 64 30,000 20000
Safety Info and/or 2016-17
Plan Provided 2017-18
2016-17 Source: BC Housing,
90% Women’s Transition 2016-17
10%
Housing and Supports
Program 41%
0
Administrative Data,
2016-17 20,000 26,452
28,528
10000
28,914
2015-16 65
Each quarter, transition houses, safe homes, and second stage housing sites funded
89%
11% 2015-16 43%
0% 75% Departures for Women
20% 40% 60% by Length of Stay 10,000 0
80% 100% WTHSP Transition in Unsure 0%
Safety Info and/or Houses in B.C., 2015-16 20% 40%
Plan Provided Safety Info and/or 2017-18 to Not Concernd
Plan Not Provided
Stable Housing
2017-18
40 Uns
through WTHSP submit forms to BC Housing, recording administrative and
116 56
Concerned
2017-18 0
44% Info/Support for Services
38% 2015-16 Not Provided
18% 2016-17
Info/Support for Services 2017-18
Provided
Women
0 Accompanied Children
20 40 2016-17 Source: BC Housing,
60 42% Women’s Transition
outcome data regarding the programs.
80 100 41% 16%
Housing and Supports
Administrative Data, Program
2015-16 to 2017-18
1 Night 2-10 Nights Over 10 Nights
› 63% of referrals for women to 2017-18
WTHSP transition
1000 were because the houses
2015-16
44% woman was fleeing
42% while 28% were because violence in 2017-18
14% ,
the woman was experien
homelessness and cing Accomapnied Childre
19%
0% 20% 800 9% were for other n
40% 60% reasons
80% 100% › 48% of referrals for
women to WTHSP Women Accompanied
Up to 1 Week were self-referred transition houses by Child
The report shows data aggregated among each of the three WTHSP program types
43 8 Nights to 1 Month 600 in 2017-18, while 364
Over 1 Month 12% were
57 Source: BC Housing, community service
or agency, and 8%
by a
Women Not Accom
Women’s Transition
Housing and Supports 186
another transitio were made by 26% panied by C
Program
Administrative Data,
2015-16 to 2017-18 n house, safe home
400
housing programs or second stage Up to 1 Week
36 64 2017-18 121
8 Nights to
89% Safety Info and/or 203
Plan Not Provided
11%
and trend data where available.
200 1 Night 2-10 Nights
Safety Info
272 and/or Ov
Plan Provided
237
2016-17
88% 0
12% 2016-17
2017-18
Women Not
Women
2015-16 Accompanied Accompanied
89% Accompanied
by Children Children
11% by Children
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
88
100%
88 88
Impact
95 12 12
5 Info/Support for
Services Provided Info/Support for
Services Not Provided
88
5
5%
Status: Report available online at
www.bchousing.org
2-10 Nights
This data informs program planning as well as cross-government research, and
Info/Support for Over 10 Nights
Services Provided Info/Support for
Info/Suppor
Services NottProvided
for
Services Not Provided
88 12
demonstrates accountability for funding of the Women’s Transition Housing 88 12
Audience:
43 Non-profit
57 housing providers,
and Supports Program. The annual reports also provide information to WTHSP
36
other levels of government,
64
other community stakeholders
providers and other stakeholders about the demographics and outcomes of those
accessing WTHSP programs to support planning processes. 88 88
95 12 12
5
5
5%
Info/Support for
Services Provided Info/Support for
Info/Suppo
Services NotrtProvided
for
Services Not Provided
88 12
88 12
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17SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH DISTINCT POPULATIONS
Housing Options for Vulnerable Youth and
Young Adults in BC
Description
This research examines five housing models for vulnerable youth and young
adults: the Foyer Model, Host Homes, Convertible Leases, Low Barrier Scattered
Site and Low Barrier Congregate Site housing. The report analyzes essential
design and program characteristics of each housing model against two sets of key
considerations: suitability for the needs of subpopulations of youth, and factors
to consider for implementation, including costs, stakeholder acceptance, and the
extent to which the options are applicable in urban or rural communities across B.C.
Based on a literature review and qualitative interviews with housing experts, this
study examines the suitability of the housing models for six subpopulations of
youth who are overrepresented in the youth homeless population. This includes
Status: Report available online at
www.bchousing.org youth who are LGBTQ25+, Indigenous, aging out of care, living with high acuity
mental health issues, actively using substance and in recovery.
Partners: Simon Fraser University,
School of Public Policy
Audience: Non-profit housing Impact
providers, municipalities,
The Housing Options for Vulnerable Youth and Young Adults report supports all
developers, and other
stakeholders levels of government and the non-profit sector in identifying best practices
when considering housing options for youth. It supports policy and program
development and can be used in presentations to councils to build community
acceptance of housing for youth.
18 HOUSING RESEARCH & EDUCATION PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS | JUNE 2020SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH DISTINCT POPULATIONS
Interim Guide to Indigenous Housing,
Interim Guide to
September 2018
Development and Design Indigenous Housing
Design
Development and
Description
Designing and building homes that better meet the needs of First Nations
communities is a growing area of interest and research, with new work being
undertaken across British Columbia and Canada. The resource guide was
developed based on existing secondary research and interviews with First Nations
Housing Managers from across B.C. and focuses on community planning for
housing design. This includes technical, demographic and cultural considerations.
This guide is a good starting point for First Nations and their partners and highlights Status: Guide available online at
resources to help ensure that new housing best meets the needs of the community. www.bchousing.org
Audience: First Nations housing
Impact professionals, non-profit
housing providers,
The Interim Guide to Indigenous Housing, Development and Design provides a developers, and other
stakeholders
high level starting point for First Nations and their partners to help plan and build
housing that meets community needs.
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19SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
Building Knowledge and Capacity for Affordable
Housing in Small Communities
Final Report (Campbell River and Strathcona
Regional District)
Description
Affordable housing continues to be a growing concern for communities large and
small throughout British Columbia. Most small communities have policies in their
Official Community Plans supporting the development of affordable housing, yet
implementation of these policies remains a challenge. In the larger urban centres,
tools such as density bonuses, inclusionary zoning, amenity cost contributions
and development cost charges can be used to support the creation of affordable
housing units. However, in smaller communities, these tools may not be as
effective or even possible, due to lower density nature and/or rural culture, or the
lower demand for development.
Status: Phase 1 report completed
and available online at This research looks at the current situation of affordable housing for small
www.bchousing.org communities in eight regions within B.C. The study identifies areas that require
Phase 2 in progress greater capacity and support, as well as municipalities that have successfully
Partners: Whistler Centre for Sustain- implemented affordable housing initiatives.
ability, Columbia Basin Trust,
Canada Mortgage and
Housing Corporation, Real
Impact
Estate Foundation of BC, This project focuses on building the knowledge and capacity of small communities
other partners
to develop more affordable housing, and targets workforce (lower to middle
Audience: Builders, planners,
income) housing needs.
governments, and the
non-profit sector
20 HOUSING RESEARCH & EDUCATION PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS | JUNE 2020SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
Community Housing for Resilient Communities
Description
This project showcases innovation in the community housing sectors of British
Columbia and Quebec in the context of urban land development. Specifically, it
profiles several community sector innovators that are incrementally increasing
local control of urban land development to enhance the sense of belonging for
their residents.
Ten case studies have been developed to present this information in a format
that is compelling and accessible for a broad audience. These case studies were
shared with industry professionals and made available to the public at the 2019
Canadian Housing and Renewal Association National Congress on Housing and
Homelessness in Victoria, B.C. Videos on the case studies are available as part of
this project.
Impact
The Community Housing for Resilient Communities will facilitate discussion and
inspire other community leaders to implement these approaches. This project
offers planners, architects, and other city builders an engaging lessons-learned
format within the current context of urban land development.
Status: Report and videos
available online at
www.bchousing.org
Partners: Vancity, Real Estate
Foundation of BC
Audience: Building industry,
researchers, housing
providers, and other levels
of government
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21SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
Evaluation of Supporting Tenants, Enabling
Pathways (STEP) Pilot
Description
The Supporting Tenants, Enabling Pathways (STEP) pilot project seeks to ensure
supportive housing units in Vancouver are occupied by people most in need.
STEP provides those who are ready to live independently with assistance to help
them move from supportive housing to another affordable housing option.
Individuals experiencing homelessness who require supports are then able to
move into the vacated supportive housing units. This evaluation will enable
BC Housing and project partners to determine whether the STEP pilot is meeting
its goals and objectives.
NEW PROJECT
Impact
Status: In progress
The project will review the STEP client outcomes, assess the coordinated
Partners: City of Vancouver,
approach to creating flow in the housing continuum, and identify best practices,
Vancouver Coastal Health,
Streetohome Foundation lessons learned and recommendations for program modifications.
Audience: City planners, community
agencies, health authorities,
policy makers, non-profit
housing sector, researchers
22 HOUSING RESEARCH & EDUCATION PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS | JUNE 2020SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
Transit-Oriented Affordable Housing Study
Description
This study explores the opportunities and constraints for building new affordable
rental housing in transit-oriented locations across the Metro Vancouver region.
Phase 1 of the study examines the opportunities and challenges. Phase 2 evaluates
the effectiveness, limitations, and applicability of specific tools to support the
delivery of new transit-oriented affordable rental housing in the region.
Phase 2 includes two research components: developing a business framework for
a transit-oriented affordable housing revolving loan fund; and reviewing policy
tools and approaches available to municipalities to encourage the development
of affordable transit-oriented rental housing and address the constraint of high
land costs in the region.
Status: Phase 1 and Phase 2
The study builds on two Metro Vancouver initiatives – the Regional Affordable completed and
posted online at
Housing Strategy and the Housing and Transportation Cost Burden Study – which
www.metrovancouver.org
describe the region’s rental housing needs and the high burden many renter
Partners: Metro Vancouver, BC Non-
households face when housing and transportation costs are considered together.
Profit Housing Association,
TransLink, Vancity, Ministry
Impact of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, Canada Mortgage
This study aims to increase transit-oriented affordable rental housing in Metro and Housing Corporation,
Vancouver. Urban Development
Institute
Audience: Consumers, developers,
planners, government,
builders and transit
authorities, non-profit
housing providers
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23SOCIO-ECONOMIC RESEARCH HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
What Works: Securing Affordable and Special
Needs Housing through Housing Agreements
Description
Local governments often rely on Housing Agreements to address a community’s
housing policy objectives – such as increasing the supply of affordable housing,
facilitating the supply of special needs housing, or preserving or protecting
housing over the long term. The What Works: Securing Affordable and Special
Needs Housing through Housing Agreements project highlights best practices for
entering into, administering and enforcing Housing Agreements.
The resource guide includes:
• Emerging and proven best practices for entering into, administering,
NEW PROJECT monitoring and enforcing Housing Agreements. This includes best practices
Status: This resource guide from the Metro Vancouver region and other jurisdictions in British Columbia.
is available at • Sample terms and conditions, as well as agreement templates, for municipal
metrovancouver.org/
staff to consider when drafting Housing Agreements for various types of
Partners: Metro Vancouver housing, such as: affordable homeownership, secured rental housing, rental
Audience: Municipal planners, units in a strata/mixed tenure housing, non-market housing, and special
housing policy personnel, needs housing.
the development industry,
non-profit housing • Effective monitoring and enforcement strategies for Metro Vancouver
providers municipalities administering Housing Agreements. This includes identifying
strategic partners, roles, and responsibilities (for example, BC Housing and
Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation).
Impact
The resource guide is intended to help local governments employ Housing
Agreements to facilitate non-market housing development and secure long-term
affordable or special needs housing.
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