In this special episode of Let’s Talk Housing, Sara Goldvine passes the torch to the podcast’s new host, Mita Naidu. The two reflect on Sara’s time as host, discussing key moments, housing policies, and progress made in BC’s housing sector. Together, they explore what’s next for Sara, the future of the podcast, and what the housing sector needs most to thrive. It’s a heartfelt conversation about challenges, opportunities, and the path forward for creating inclusive communities.Guest:Co-Host: Mita Naidu, Director of Content Strategy, BC HousingBritish Columbia is in the grips of a housing affordability crisis decades in the making. We need to find innovative solutions.The Province has an ambitious plan to address the crisis through the largest investment in housing affordability in BC’s history.Tasked with building tens of thousands of homes in hundreds of communities is BC Housing, the province’s agency responsible for developing, managing, and administering a wide range of subsidized housing and homelessness services across the province.BC Housing doesn’t do this alone. To address the challenge, it’s working with hundreds of partners. In Let’s Talk Housing Season Three, you’ll get to hear from those delivering exciting affordable housing solutions.   Hosted by Sara Goldvine, episodes address deep-rooted societal issues:the right to affordable, accessible and culturally appropriate housing mental health challenges homelessness meeting the needs of women and children leaving violence fostering community acceptance role of the private sector Impacts of climate change on housing.About BC HousingBC Housing develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options across the province. We also license residential builders, administer owner builder authorizations and carry out research and education that benefits the residential construction industry, consumers and the affordable housing sector.We work in partnership with the private and non-profit sectors, provincial health authorities and ministries, other levels of government and community groups to develop a range of housing options.  Who we serveIndividuals who are homelessIndividuals with disabilitiesIndigenous individuals and familiesWomen and children at risk of violenceLow-income seniors and familiesBuyers of new homesLearn more about BC Housing here: https://www.bchousing.org/ For more news on our latest projects and developments, visit: https://news.bchousing.org/#podcast #home

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