Vulnerable People Need Homes, Not Vacant Parking Stalls

The rules are the rules because they’re the rules. That seems to be the argument Port Coquitlam city council was making when they decided last week to delay the approval of a supportive-housing development in their city. But that kind of circular logic is a big reason why housing remains out of reach for too many people. Jill Atkey writes. Jill is CEO of the BC Non-Profit Housing Association, has been involved in the creation of initiatives to address the affordability crisis and sits on numerous housing and social impact boards. Published July 25, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/07/25/Vulnerable-People-Need-Homes/