Summits and consultations are fine and a great starting point to bringing about effective change, but at one point action must kick in if we want to move forward.
The ongoing effort to effectively meet the growing demand for housing in Saskatchewan is again taking center stage at the Building Communities, Building Saskatchewan Housing and Development Summit being held this week in Saskatoon and it's hoped following the event a difference can be made.
"Maintaining the Saskatchewan Advantage demands leadership in all areas, including housing," Social Services Minister and Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation June Draude says. "This summit will allow government and housing industry stakeholders to take an in-depth, co-operative approach to solving our province's housing challenges, and to continue to develop a housing system that enables all citizens to build a better future."
"It is incumbent upon all communities, industry partners, builders, developers, municipalities, and the province to work together to build the necessary capacity to satisfy the emerging demand for housing throughout Saskatchewan," adds Canadian Home Builders' Association Saskatchewan CEO Alan Thomarat.
The summit is bringing together approximately 200 housing stakeholders from across the province to identify steps they can take to support a full range of housing solutions now and into the future. Participants will explore local and regional housing needs, investment opportunities and partnerships, discuss housing and development planning stages, infrastructure, purpose-built rentals, the regulatory environment and examples of creative housing.
We have the attention of those who can, and want to make a difference now is the time to rally together to bring the wealth of ideas to fruition.
