R2R strives to be a leading nonprofit resources group, co-creating resilient housing, energy, training, and planning solutions with communities. From project visioning and inception, to construction and on-going management, our partners’ desires direct our activities and we move together at the speed of trust.
Our work is driven by the urgent need for grounded climate and justice solutions.
Planning, engagement, design, construction, and advisory services from concept to completion (and beyond) for new housing.
Affordable housing approaches that are culturally and climatically appropriate and driven by the needs of the community.
Assessment of existing housing, and the redesign and implementation of retrofits to create a lasting, healthy home.
Participatory design and deep relationship building to co-create projects with community members.
Support applying for project-specific funding, policy development, file management, reporting and social impact investing.
Innovative approaches to mentorship and trades training for building, integrated energy, as well as broader educational supports for worker within the community.
Even before Covid-19 made things worse, many people in both urban and rural contexts face chronic housing issues, including Elders/Seniors, Indigenous peoples, young families, workers, youth aging out of care, and other vulnerable community members. Our research and expertise is focused on co-developing resilient neighbourhoods through high-performance, affordable, culturally appropriate, accessible, community-oriented housing.
The following video highlights our origins and Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative project.
Join our partners CoHousing Options for:
Is Cohousing is right for you?
This 3-part workshop (one Tues/week starting April 5, 2022) turns the focus from forming a cohousing group on to the next steps for community building and why it matters. This workshop will allow participants to examine what they want to get out of cohousing and how it can change their lives.
https://cohousingoptions.ca/is-cohousing-right-for-you/
BCHousing Approves 20-Unit Project in ʔaq̓am
ʔaq̓am has recently been approved for funding by BC Housing, Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative, and Columbia Basin Trust to build housing on-reserve for community members. There will be a total of 20 high performance accessible in-community dwellings with access to care, social and physical amenities completed in 2024. The project includes 10 one-bedroom units for Elders as well as 8 two-bedroom units, and 2 three-bedroom units for families. This project will expedite the transition of Elders into suitable living arrangements. Residents in the family units will be able to provide supports for Elders in this multi-generational focused design. It includes a large Common House amenity space for residents and the greater community to gather and access services.
