affordable-housing
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July 8, 2025 – 🏘️ Richmond’s Housing Puzzle: Five Months Later—Progress or Paralysis?
Back in early 2025, I spoke out publicly to challenge the misinformation surrounding a proposed supportive housing project in Richmond (Misinformation being spread about Richmond housing project, supporter says | CBC.ca). I believed then—and still do—that facts matter, especially when they shape policy and lives. Despite those efforts, the project was cancelled. Five months have Continue reading
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March 13, 2025, – Beyond Housing: Leadership, Elections, and Richmond’s Uncertain Future
Last month, I wrote a letter to the Richmond News questioning whether the cancellation of the supportive housing project at Cambie and Sexsmith was truly a “victory for public opinion.” The letter sparked conversations among community members, and now, I feel compelled to offer a deeper reflection on what this decision means for our city Continue reading
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January 23rd, 2025 – Hopes Suspended: Insights on Housing Issues in Richmond
Recently, I spoke with H, a local individual facing homelessness. Our discussions frequently concern housing, a critical issue for H and many others in similar circumstances. We addressed the now-suspended supportive housing project proposed for the Sexsmith property in Richmond. H acknowledged the protests and petitions that emerged, primarily driven by safety concerns from some Continue reading