Building the Evidence Base for Kelowna's First Tiny Home Community
Kelowna Homelessness Research Centre (UBC Okanagan) · Housing · BC
Overview
A Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada grant funding a comprehensive evidence base for a tiny-home community pilot in Kelowna - a rental market assessment, social needs assessment, policy gap analysis, and 31 interviews, 3 focus groups, and 40+ interest-holder consultations.
Services delivered
- Federal Research Grants, HICC
- Research Design
- Knowledge Mobilization
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