2026 Episode 3 - Housing on Salt Spring Island
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2026 Episode 3 - Housing on Salt Spring Island
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In today’s episode, Adam sits down with Eric Booth to discuss the growing housing crisis on Salt Spring Island and the need for long-term solutions. With decades of local experience, Eric explains how rising prices, limited rentals, and an unaffordable market are impacting the island’s workforce. He reflects on past efforts and highlights models like Whistler’s Housing Authority as a path forward—emphasizing the need for workforce housing that builds stability and equity.
This conversation also explores:
Why workforce housing is essential for sustaining island communities
The long-term implications of rising housing costs
The need to plan not just for today—but for 2050 and beyond
Bold ideas around land use, density, and infrastructure
Rethinking water capacity and growth assumptions
At its core, this episode is about confronting the scale of the challenge—and thinking differently about what solutions might actually work.
Learn More: Visit the Housing NOW website to explore the Housing Registry Program or connect with a team member in your community.
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