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On February 2 & 3, 2012, the issue of market housing affordability will be addressed in person, not just in headlines. Bringing together the residential construction industry and members of government, the Housing Affordability Symposium will provide the forum to openly discuss barriers and solutions to improve market housing affordability in BC. More than an educational conference, this symposium provides interactive roundtable discussions amongst all delegates to address various issues related to community planning, maximizing housing stock, economic issues, and regulatory constraints.
In addition to the roundtable planning discussions, the Symposium will feature a numerous keynote speakers and workshops including:
The Symposium begins Thursday February 2, 2012 at 1pm with Balancing Needs workshops and ending at 5pm. A networking reception follows and continues until 7pm. On Friday February 3, 2012, the Symposium continues at 8am until 5pm with several keynote speakers through the morning with the afternoon comprising of roundtable discussions to review and further develop the Action Plan to Address Market Housing Affordability. Your registration fee includes all workshops and sessions, cocktail reception, breakfast and lunch on Day 2, and hotel parking.
***A block of rooms have been reserved for the Symposium on a first come, first served basis at a rate of $129/night. To ensure the rate, indicate that you are attending the CHBA BC Housing Affordability Symposium. Call the Delta Vancouver Airport: 604-278-1241.
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