How Do We Solve the Housing Crisis? With Sarah Woodgate, President and CEO, Calgary Housing Company

Meet in the mddl

Sarah Woodgate is the President and CEO of the Calgary Housing Company. As a professional urban planner, she began her career in Ontario and has now been in Calgary for over 20 years.
As Sarah notes:
The housing crisis is moving fast, and one thing is clear: we need a major boost in housing supply from all sources. Middle housing is a crucial part of this solution. The Calgary Housing Company is committed to making Calgary affordable by expanding housing options for the future.
Calgary Housing is stepping up with a new plan to build 1,800 homes over the next decade. This initiative will boost our ability to offer affordable housing year after year. Our new homes are self-sustaining, with rental income covering operating costs and various rental rates to meet different needs.
Calgary Housing is just one piece of a larger puzzle involving all levels of government, affordable housing organizations, and private developers.
Want to learn more about middle housing development? Visit our website: https://www.mddl.co/
Show notes:

• 01:00 – Sarah’s background in urban planning.
• 03:20 – The need for housing changes so fast it’s hard to keep up.
• 05:15 – The new poverty line and what’s really affordable.
• 11:00 – What does a new application for CHC look like?
• 13:30 – How do we solve the housing crisis?
• 15:30 – Dealing with the fear of change and need for gentle density.
• 22:00 – The demand for multi-generational housing.

This brings the first season of meet in the mddl to an end. Stay tuned for season 2!