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The Gentle Density Leaders Summit is an essential gathering for forward-thinkers dedicated to unlocking the potential of gentle density housing in British Columbia and beyond. Don’t miss your opportunity to engage, connect, and collaborate with fellow visionaries who are reshaping the future of our communities by thinking BIG about building small.

Here’s what’s in store:
  • Dynamic Speakers: Hear from and chat with engaging, forward-thinking change leaders who will share insights and inspire fresh approaches to gentle density housing solutions. Check them all out below!
  • Breaking Down Silos: Connect meaningfully with planners, architects, builders, and key interest holders to foster a dynamic environment where ideas flow across sectors.
  • Actionable Insights & Engagement: Dive into collaborative breakout sessions with thought leaders in new home construction, positioning your organization at the forefront of housing innovation through hands-on problem-solving.
  • Direct Policy Engagement: Engage with policymakers and like-minded professionals to understand and influence the future of gentle density housing.
  • Honouring Champions: We will be presenting a person, team, or organization the Community Catalyst Award. Small Housing’s annual award that celebrates champions of gentle density. Know someone who you think is deserving? Find out more in the Awards tab.
We can’t wait to see you!
Session details, including speakers, topics, and times, are subject to change.
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BC Builds and the Power of Partnerships
Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:20am - 10:20am PST
Arras Banquet & Events
Progress is being made to identify underused land across BC, provide low-cost financing, and speed up development times to deliver rental homes quickly. This is thanks to partnerships between BC Builds at BC Housing and local governments, First Nations, non-profits, and sector stakeholders. During a fireside chat Lisa will dive into the challenges, successes, and benefits of a new way of working together to accelerate housing development during BC Builds' first year in business.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Helps

Lisa Helps

Executive Lead, BC Builds
Lisa is currently working as Executive Lead BC Builds Project Origination and Process Innovation, a new housing program that uses public land, low-cost financing, and other innovative tools to get more housing built more quickly for working people in B.C. Previously she was the Housing... Read More →
Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:20am - 10:20am PST
Arras Banquet & Events
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