Organized by the South Central Richmond Hill Community Action Table
This free event involves
- Panel Discussion
- Booths
- Light Refreshments
- Resource Fair
Join residents, service providers, and decision-makers from across York Region for a collaborative housing expo centered on equity, lived experience, and solutions. Explore challenges, share resources, and inspire meaningful change.
Schedule:
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Resource Fair
- 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM - Opening Remarks
- 12:20 - 1:00 PM - Panel Discussion
- 1:00 PM - 1:40 - First Breakout Sessions
- 1:50 PM – 2:40 PM - Second Breakout Sessions
- 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM - Final Discussion/Closing Remarks
- 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Resource Fair
Breakout Rooms (The first three breakout rooms twice)
Breakout 1: Housing options & Solutions going forward - Discuss different ways to create and maintain affordable housing in our communities: Flatpack/modular/tiny homes, co-housing, regulated rooming houses, financing options, rent control, vacancy control, vacant homes tax.
Breakout 2: Programs, Services and Supports for Tenants -Explore the programs and services available to tenants, including eviction prevention and regional supports. Discuss what’s working, what’s missing, and how these supports could better meet your needs.
Breakout 3: Human Rights in Housing - Learn about tenant rights and housing equity. Together, identify challenges, share experiences, and brainstorm ways to make housing fair and accessible for everyone.
Breakout 4: Open Discussion – YOUR VOICE MATTERS - Tell us what you want us to know? Join an open discussion where your lived experiences guide the conversation. Share your priorities, highlight challenges, and work with others to generate practical solutions that can improve housing in our community.
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