A movement for making the City of Kitchener, City of Waterloo, City of Cambridge and the Region of Waterloo more affordable and sustainable. Lowering costs of living, lowering taxes and creating a stronger community.
Kitchener Housing Strategy Draft Requested response to the Kitchener Housing Strategy Draft and Focus Group provided by the City of Kitchener’s Engagement and Program Manager Andrew Ramsaroop Link to the Kitchener Housing Strategy draft here. Hi Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to do small focus group meetings to discuss the CoK Housing Strategy. Our housing crisis needs to be solved. It should have been … Continue reading A Letter to Andrew
Before Dr. Gail Pool’s presentation, I wanted to add what City Council officially passed for context. City Council October 5 2020 Agenda “NEW BUSINESS – a. Affordable Housing – Councillor B. Ioannidis has given notice that he will introduce the following motion for consideration this date: WHEREAS the City of Kitchener recognizes the importance of strong and diverse neighbourhoods where residents can grow and thrive; … Continue reading Inclusionary Zoning presentation from delegate Dr. Gail Pool
I love housing, so much so, I believe every person has the human right to live in one. From tiny homes at 600 sq ft to monster mansions at 6,000 sq ft. Every person has the right to have a safe space they call their own. My passion has not wavered, but moving my family, helping friends and supporting BLM, I have been distracted. Let … Continue reading Falling Back into Rhythm
I was born in the summer of 1947, after the coldest English winter on record. My parents, who had grown up in the poorer housing of inner Liverpool, were on the housing list and, newly married, had moved in to what was a new estate on the outskirts of the city in the late 1930s. The estate – what we would call a subdivision – … Continue reading On the Right to Adequate Housing
A Better Tent City is a new solution for the homeless; a cluster of shed like structures to help house people who are not sheltered in the shelter system. They have access to a communal kitchen, showers and bathrooms. The ability to have access to a hot shower is understandably appreciated as well as the sense of security. At the moment, there are under 20 … Continue reading Will theft and property damage subside if King & Borden becomes the next “Better Tent City” – Discussion
Why does it matter beyond the human right to proper housing? How does it affect the city as a whole and why you should care? Join the discussion and voice your point of view on sustainable and affordable living. Email us info@thebrassbugle.com Continue reading Let’s create solutions as a community
