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Denman housing consultation draws funding and siting concerns

A March 15 community consultation on affordable housing included discussion of a cut BC Housing grant and other funding options, according to a trustee’s report to the Local Trust Committee.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2026-03-26 · compiled 2026-10-01

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A Denman Community Housing Association consultation on affordable housing took place at the Community Hall on March 15, Trustee Sam Borthwick reported to the Local Trust Committee on March 17.^[1]

Borthwick reported that a BC Housing grant had been cut and that other funding options were being explored to allow greater local autonomy.^[1]

At the March 17 meeting, a member of the public said affordable housing proposals were being pushed into already dense areas and raised concerns about septic systems, traffic and pedestrian safety on Northwest Road.^[1]

The chair said the siting and use permit process reviews septic regulations. A trustee said clustering affordable housing near amenities can reduce the need for vehicle use, and another noted the local roads committee was advocating for safer road conditions.^[1]

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