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2024 Roadmap Impact and Next Step

The housing crisis demands advancement in social solidarity. This 40-page Condensed Summary report provides actionable strategies to strengthen connections and scale solutions to address systemic racism and housing inequities within the Land Use Planning Economy. 


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Some highlights from the 2024 Roadmap Annual Party

The Condensed Summary of our 2024 Impact and Next Steps report was launched at  our 2024 Roadmap Annual Party.

Over 150 people joined to connect and celebrate community leadership

    During the party, we asked attendees how we can support organizing and infrastructure development efforts in their neighbourhoods, and here's what we heard:  

    • Racial Equity: Feedback emphasized the need for inclusive consultations, early education on community building, and engaging Black cultural networks (such as faith groups, community art programs, professional associations, etc.) to address displacement risks and support sustainable generational access in racialized communities.  (this conversation hosted in partnership with the Black Planners and Urbanists Association)
    • Neighbourhood Investment or Targeted Yield of Affordable Housing – Assessment Tool (NIFTY): Feedback on the NIFTY Tool called for it to be accessible, and publicly available, with data presented in simple language as to reduce barriers limiting the capacity of communities to organize for the address of investment gaps. 
    • Community Organizing Guide: Feedback highlighted the importance of providing clear guidance on zoning and funding strategies, along with practical tools for rural communities to enhance grassroots organizing efforts. 
    • Equitable Land Use Planning: Feedback urged replacing inaccessible engagement methods with inclusive strategies, advancing zoning policies for deeply affordable housing, and nurturing greater participation with marginalized and multi-generational groups. 


    We're looking forward to utilizing your feedback to create tools and programs to support efforts toward equitable land use!  

    Post-event Survey Feedback

    Impact

    We’re proud to share that 100% of surveyed attendees would recommend this event to others and found the topics highly relevant to their work. Additionally, 89% said the information provided was valuable, and 67% either forged new collaboration opportunities or felt the discussions offered ample room for contributions. These results underscore the Roadmap Annual Party’s continued success in bringing together diverse voices to advance equitable land use planning, affordable housing, and inclusive economies 

    Key Takeaways

    Below is the summary of feedback shared by RAP attendees, on what their key takeaways were from the evening:

    A Call for Systemic Progress

    Transforming Canadian planning, governance, and financing is essential to support all communities—particularly those historically excluded—and to ensure healthier lives and equitable opportunities for everyone.


    Meaningful, Well-Funded Community Engagement

    Communities must guide decision-making from the outset of affordable housing efforts, backed by sufficient funding and collaborative support.


    Moving Beyond Lip Service

    Underserved communities are bearing much of the burden in addressing housing, cost of living, and climate crises. Leaders in government and industry must offer bold, resource-backed action instead of mere symbolism.

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