How Ontario churches are fighting the affordable-housing crisis

The TVO Today article discusses how faith-based groups in Ontario and British Columbia are tackling the affordable housing crisis by repurposing their properties, such as aging churches, for housing and community purposes. These religious congregations face challenges related to funding and long-term sustainability but are exploring various approaches to housing development to address community needs. The article discusses the different approaches taken to develop housing, create community hubs, build partnerships, and address the needs of both their communities and congregations.
Topics include: affordable housing, church redevelopment, faith-based groups, religious communities, homelessness, gentrification, community partnerships, adaptive reuse