Toolkits
The Housing Solutions Lab hosted several engagement sessions, developed communications material, co-designed a pilot matchmaking program and compiled resources for homeowners, renters and governments to encourage adoption of home sharing, secondary suites and coach/laneway houses.
Explore each section below:
Engagement Workshops
The Housing Solutions Lab engaged older adult homeowners, service providers, municipal staff, elected officials and community members through a series of workshops and a public open house.
For more detail on each engagement workshop, including the process design, check out the ‘Engagement Workshops’ section.
Communications Material
Want to download some communications material from the Housing Solutions Lab to help your organization amplify these housing options?
For downloadable communications material, including a communications kit, presentation material, ready-to-post social media graphics and more, check out the ‘Communications Material’ section.
Pilot Program
SFU Renewable Cities and Hollyburn Community Services Society with input from homeowners and service providers co-designed a pilot program that matches homeowners with potential renters.
For more detail on the design of the pilot program, check out the ‘Pilot Program’ section.
Homeowner Actions
Are you a homeowner interested in these housing options and looking for where to start?
Check out the ‘Homeowner Actions’ section to explore resources for next steps.
Renter Actions
Are you a renter interested in these housing options and looking for where to start?
Check out the ‘Renter Actions’ section to explore resources for next steps.
Government Actions
Looking to pitch these housing options to your local government?
Check out the ‘Government Actions’ section for reasons your local government should consider supporting home sharing, secondary suites and coach houses.