
- Description
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The Affordable Housing Committee at York University was established in 2016 to facilitate the creation of affordable cooperative housing at or near York University's three campuses - Keele, Glendon and Markham.
There is a unique opportunity to create affordable co-operative housing with renewed interest from all levels of government to fund affordable housing. There are over 150 housing co-ops throughout Toronto, many of which have been built through union support; however, very few new affordable housing buildings have been built since the 1990's because of neoliberal budget cuts to affordable housing programs. One of the last housing co-ops built was the Harry Sherman Crowe Housing Co-op at York University, which was the result of the efforts of labour unions at York University organizing to lobby, finance and build.
- Number of employees
- 2 - 10 employees
- Company website
- https://housing.info.yorku.ca/
- Categories
- Volunteer organizing Community engagement Environmental sustainability Social sciences
- Industries
- Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society
Recent projects
Qualitative Research - Student Housing @ York
The project focuses on gathering student public housing data and field research data on student housing at York University to develop evidence-based policy recommendations designed to improve student housing affordability and availability municipally. With rising costs of living, post-secondary students face significant challenges in securing safe, secure, and affordable housing on/near campus. This project aims to gather student public housing data, analyzing field research data collected by HOUSE, identifying students housing needs and challenges in the housing markets, and propose data-driven recommendations for municipal policy improvements. Researchers will utilize their knowledge of data gathering, analysis, urban planning, and economic principles to evaluate housing trends and affordability metrics. The goal is to gather research and report on it as well as provide actionable insights that can inform local policymakers and stakeholders in creating more affordable housing solutions for students. This research and analysis will contribute to a broader understanding of housing affordability issues in urban settings and support efforts to enhance student living conditions.
Outreach and Campaign Specialist - AHC YorkU
The Affordable Housing Committee at York University was established in 2016 to improve the housing situation for York University students, workers and members of the wider community. We are students, professors, staff, alumni and community members working towards: - Organizing our community around housing issues - Educating our community on their housing rights - Advocacy with the university, all levels of government, housing providers and others Our primary goal is to facilitate the creation of new affordable housing at or near York University's three campuses - Keele, Glendon and Markham.
Communications Specialist - AHC YorkU
The Affordable Housing Committee at York University was established in 2016 to improve the housing situation for York University students, workers and members of the wider community. We are students, professors, staff, alumni and community members working towards: - Organizing our community around housing issues - Educating our community on their housing rights - Advocacy with the university, all levels of government, housing providers and others Our primary goal is to facilitate the creation of new affordable housing at or near York University's three campuses - Keele, Glendon and Markham.
Affordable Housing Committee at YorkU - Community and Referendum Outreach
Work alongside the communications team to create effective communication strategies and tools for AHC and affiliates. Create content for social media and print, including infographics, event posters, and photos that can reach and effectively communicate to a multitude of audiences. Plan events for community engagement alongside other staff members. Engagement events will include public consultations, workshops, signature collection for referendums and community meals. Create and manage relationships with community organizations, respond to partnership and collaboration opportunities, and provide consistent updates and information to these organizations. Plan and help run community engagement opportunities, such as interviews, workshops, and consultations using a cultural competency framework. Reach out to York students regarding referendum (campaigning)