[CAH] Events This Week! 1. AHANS: Private Non-Profit Partnerships: An Opportunity for Housing Development, 2. Metro Non-profit Housing Association Lunch And Learch: "Affordale Housing the Way Ahead", 3.YWCA Mother's Tribute Gift Campaign

[Darcy Harvey]

Hello members!

Please read below to learn more about events and initiatives happening this week. If you have any questions please see the contact information listed with that event. The events you will see include:

1) AHANS Public Info Session: Private Non-Profit Partnerships: An Opportunity for Housing Development

2) Metro Non-profit Housing Association Lunch And Learn: "Affordable Housing the Way Ahead"

3) YWCA Mother's Tribute Gift Campaign

Thank-you, 

Darcy

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May 11 2006
Message to Private Sector

"there is profit to be made"

 

Halifax:        Mark Guslits, a Toronto based architect and developer, is in Halifax today to promote non-profit/private partnerships as a tool to increase the stock of affordable housing and achieve viable communities. The public presentation will be held at the Dalhousie School of Architecture and Planning, 5410 Spring Garden Road between 7:00 and 8:30pm, Thursday May 11, 2006.

 

Mr. Guslits has extensive partnership experience as both a private developer and non-profit representative and is currently leading the revitalization of Regent Park, Canada's largest social housing development. The presentation will also feature commentary from local community leaders including Kevin Riles, President of the Urban Development Institute, the recognized voice of the development community in Nova Scotia.  Mr. Riles is impressed that the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia (AHANS) is taking the initiative to bring such a distinguished speaker to the province to discuss private-non-profit partnerships. Riles says "like AHANS, the UDI has been concerned for some time with the affordability of housing stock in the HRM". Mr. Riles notes there is opportunity for the development community to work proactively with other stakeholders to provide a range of housing options for people in their communities, today and in the future.  

 

Ann Bromley, President of the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia, says that there are non-profit groups across Nova Scotia prepared to discuss partnerships with the private sector. These groups have interests ranging from housing seniors to creating opportunities for modest income home ownership. Ms. Bromley identifies a facilitative role for the provincial housing association and notes that "we are making connections with the private sector to begin the conversation about win-win collaborations that impact on the quality of life in Nova Scotia".

 

On Friday May 12, 2006 Mr. Guslits will meet with leading Halifax developers, architects and government and non-profit representatives to discuss the specifics of profitable partnerships and opportunities in HRM.

 

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For more information contact

Angela Bishop, Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia

902.233.1358 or angelabishop at eastlink.ca


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Reminder that

MNPHA's Annual Lunch and Learn / AGM

Is Happening
Friday May 12th, 2006 11:30 - 1:30
at
St. Matthew United Church
located at 1479 Barrington Street, Halifax
 Please be sure to RSVP by phone to 225-8714 if you plan to attend

Affordable Housing The Way Ahead

A Panel Discussion

            Guest Speakers
            Paul Pettipas:        Nova Scotia Home Builders Association
                                               Discussion: Affordable Housing and Its' Challenges

            Patricia Richards: P Richards Planning Consultant
                                               Discussion: Issues related to Evictions and Homelessness and the Role Evictions Play

            Niall Savage and 2 Students from Dalhousie University
                                               Faculty of Architecture - Dalhousie University
                                               Reporting: What the Design of Inclusive Supportive Housing Would Look Like

            Michelle Towill:      First Voice - Metro Non-Profit Housing Association
                                               Discussion: Living the Life

A suggested donation of $20.00 would be appreciated for the Lunch and Learn.
There is no cost to attend the AGM.
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A great gift for mothers day!  Click on the graphic below to be linked to the Tribute Gift campaign page on the YWCA website. Donate today!

Thank you in advance for supporting YWCA Halifax's Turning Point Programs for Women. 

-Tanis Crosby
YWCA Halifax

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