Affordable Housing Infrastructure Upgrades

Whereas BC local governments recognize the current housing crisis and lack of affordable housing across BC; And whereas local government infrastructure deficits and land availability may be a significant barrier to the creation or provision of affordable housing; And whereas provincial grant opportunities generally do not fund new or upgraded linear infrastructure or land acquisition: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM urges the Province, as part of their housing funding initiatives, to provide funding to local governments for new or upgraded infrastructure and land acquisition that would directly contribute to the creation of affordable housing in BC communities.