Residents in the Regional District Central Okanagan (RDCO) can have a say in the district鈥檚 (RHS).

They鈥檙e encouraged to share their experiences with housing in the region and provide input on housing needs and objectives that will guide development of the strategy. The goal is to develop a coordinated regional approach to address challenges around affordability, supply, and supportive housing. The survey is available on the until Feb. 28.

The RDCO is developing the strategy to explore tools and actions that can address housing issues, needs, and gaps throughout the Central Okanagan. It includes the two electoral areas, District of Peachland, City of West 91大黄鸭, City of 91大黄鸭, District of Lake Country, Westbank First Nation, and Okanagan Indian Band.

鈥淭he Central Okanagan is one of the fastest-growing regions in the province,鈥� said Todd Cashin, RDCO community services director. 鈥淗ousing gaps exist because of a lack of suitable and affordable housing to meet local needs. Factors affecting this include high construction costs, aging housing, historically low rental vacancy rates, short-stay accommodations, an increase in demand, and a growing gap between what households can afford and the average cost of renting or homeownership.鈥�

To better understand residents鈥� needs, the survey also includes questions relating to the RDCO鈥檚 (COPAWS).

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