Episode 216: Housing Security in Guelph

On average, a Guelph home costs around $700K, and the rent for a two-bedroom unit is about $2,300.  These prices are well above the provincial definition of affordable (i.e. less than 30% of before-tax income).

Today, we welcome three voices from across the housing spectrum to address housing-related issues such as rent controls, the challenges involved in addressing the housing shortage, and the duty of developers to build affordable homes.

David Halls, a local realtor and philanthropist, shares his perspective on the home ownership market.

Gail Hoekstra is a housing and poverty advocate and executive director of Stepping Stone.  She outlines the roles of Transitional and Supportive Housing in Guelph.

Daria Allan-Ebron is the executive director of Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County and the CEO of Kindle Communities Incorporated.  She explains how Family & Children's Services has stepped in to help those on the margins of society.

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