MIXED FORM AND TENURE TO SUIT THE COMMUNITY Housing and the Gabriola Village Vision

What are we talking about when we talk about (affordable) housing? Spectrum of housing needs A mix of types and tenures A range of delivery mechanisms

Overview Examples of housing types, tenures and locations OCP, density and development around the village core Getting from Vision to Action

Roberts Creek Cohousing 31 detached owned single family and duplex homes on 20 acres of collectively owned (strata) lots, and common use facilities in Roberts Creek, BC

Roberts Creek Cohousing (cont’d) OCP and zoning bylaws created a comprehensive development zone that permitted the development of modestly-sized SFDs and duplexes

Roberts Creek Cohousing (Cont’d)

OUR Ecovillage, South Cowichan Our EcoVillage is an intentional community focused on sustainable agriculture and education located near Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island

OUR Ecovillage (cont’d) The property is designated ‘Rural Community Residential’ in the OCP, and currently allows

OUR Ecovillage (cont’d)

Paul E. Martin Estates 92 units of affordable housing geared to families and seniors

OPAL Community Land Trust Located on Orcas Island, WA, this organization owns 101 shared equity ownership homes and 29 rental apartments, as well as 5 offices and 4 community gardens, scattered through 8 neighbourhoods and 55 acres

OPAL Community Land Trust

Density and Diversity in the Village Core What has the community identified as key priorities?  Diversity in housing type and price point  Mix of rental and ownership options  Densification in the core  Open to multi ‐ family options if the infrastructure can support it  Mix the generations – from extended care facilities to family focused housing.

OCP and Zoning Opportunities Reframe what affordability means in the OCP Identify opportunities for deposits to the density bank Explore opportunities for density in and around the Village Centre: pursue SmartGrowth principles

OCP and Zoning Opportunities (cont’d) Designate a ‘Comprehensive Development Zone’ adjacent to the existing Gabriola Commons intended to support a village-style housing development Allow secondary suites legally Density bonusing and community amenity contributions Local government owned land can be made available for housing

From Vision to Action Criteria for successfully developing a housing project  Vision  Leadership  Resources  Evidence of Need  Expertise