Housing, Democracy, and Community Struggles

This chapter examines the critical link between housing access and democratic participation, advocating for policies to address the housing crisis modeled after successful strategies in Paris. It features personal testimonies from students and community members in Nanaimo, highlighting the financial burdens of rising rent and the generational inequalities in homeownership. The discussion calls for multifaceted solutions, emphasizing collective action and community engagement to drive meaningful change in the housing landscape.