FREE PUBLIC FORUM - HOUSING: WHAT HAVE WE DONE?

Homelessness is on the rise across the Lower Mainland. But not in New Westminster. Join us for a hard look at the political,historical and social roots of the crisis. Explore how our perception of housing has shifted from home to commodity,and learn how the City of New Westminster has emerged as a leader in fighting homelessness. Featuring Dr. Joseph Moore Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Douglas College Jonathan Coté Mayor of New Westminster Dr. Peter Hall Director, Urban Studies Program, SFU (moderator) Q+A session to follow. Housing: What have we done? is the first of our Urban Challenges forums, a series of free public seminars that explore problems many regions are facing. Next up - March 30: Fentanyl: Breaking the cycle (rescheduled from Feb. 9) Presented by Douglas College, the City of New Westminster and Simon Fraser University