This article by the Centre provides practical tools and approaches for navigating the housing pre-development phase, highlighting the experiences of Phoenix Youth Programs in Halifax. It emphasizes the importance of setting a common vision, site identification, and risk analysis, while also discussing the role of governance structures like the “Mushroom Village” and the integration of external teams.
This article follows a webinar on this topic hosted by the Center in November 2025.
Topics include housing pre-development, risk management, and community engagement.