The False Creek South Community Housing Trust (FCS CHT) was incorporated in 2021 after an extensive period of community input and research. The initial research phase was funded in 2016 and 2019 by the Real Estate Foundation of BC.

After a relatively dormant period, the FCS CHT re-launched activities in 2024, following a motion by Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung supporting the idea of community land trusts developing new and maintaining existing co-ops.

Activities

  • Received funding from Vancity Community Foundation to support community engagement, strategic planning, and development of a business plan.
  • Joined the Canadian Network of Community Land Trusts, a national network of over 50 community land trusts.
  • Attended the Community Land Trust Summit in October, where over 200 staff, volunteers, and supporters of community land trusts gathered in Vancouver.
  • Attended the Housing Central Conference in November.
  • Met with City staff to discuss Councillor Kirby-Yung’s motion and how the FCS CHT can be part of future City conversations related to community land trusts.

Community Engagement

In June FCS CHT staff led a False Creek South 101 workshop on the community land trust model and how CLTs can both build and maintain affordable housing of all types.

In the fall, as part of the CHT’s funding agreement with Vancity, staff and Board members reached out to every existing co-op in False Creek South requesting meetings to discuss how current co-ops could participate in, or partner with, the CHT to advance their goals. CHT staff met with:

  • False Creek Co-op’s Land Lease and Renewal Committee, with an invitation extended to the full Board
  • Alder Bay Co-op, with an invitation extended to general membership

Any co-op or strata with an interest in meeting with Robyn and Sarah are welcome to reach out.

In November CHT staff held a community-wide presentation about the FCS CHT. That presentation can be found online here: https://youtu.be/X8vsoBAGUes

2025

In 2025 the FCS CHT will continue its strategic and business planning process, as well as engage with the False Creek South Community, including:

  • Set up a new governance structure that better reflects what we heard during community engagement.
  • Continue to fundraise to support FCS CHT staff and outreach.
  • Continue to meet with the City of Vancouver to discuss how a community land trust in False Creek South can help meet both the community’s and the City’s goals for affordable housing on public land.
  • Continue to meet with interested co-ops and stratas.