Mission Sustainable Housing Committee (MSHC)

Committee Members
  • Dawn Hein, Mission Association for Community Living, Chair
  • Michelle Puffer, SARA for Women
  • Carol Hamilton, Council Representative
  • Danny Plecas, Alternate Council Representative
  • Annie Charker, Citizen Representative
  • Fraser Health Authority
  • Gerald Heinrichs, Heinrichs Developments
  • Indigenous Housing Provider
  • Judith Ray, Citizen Representative 
  • Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
  • Mission Community Services Society 
  • Mission Association for Seniors Housing

The MSHC provides information and recommendations to Council concerning the ongoing challenges of affordable and sustainable housing impacting a broad array of Mission citizens and identifies potential solutions for increasing the supply of affordable and accessible housing and shelter in the City of Mission.

Responsibilities/Deliverables

Utilize the good work done as part of the 2021 Affordable Housing Strategy workshop as a foundation and launching point; 

Advise on the implementation of the Affordable Housing Strategy to address the shortage of housing units in Mission, and particularly rental and affordable rental units; 

Research affordable housing incentives for developers; 

Investigate the feasibility of providing incentives to landlords providing affordable rental units; 

Compile data and provide a systematic response to tracking trends to better understand housing and shelter supply and the needs of various population types; 

Advise Council on progress and bring recommendations forward as needed; 

Promote awareness of the importance of affordable housing within the community; and

Utilize inter-committee sharing of information.

Meetings

Meetings are held at 7337 Welton Street as well as via videoconference.

If you would like a Zoom link to a meeting, please call 604-820-3748 or email planning@mission.ca

2024 MSHC Meeting Schedule [PDF/201KB]

Next Meeting:  Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:00 pm