Sacred Spaces to Community Places: Unlocking Faith Properties for Housing

Join us for an important conversation about transforming Vancouver's religious and social purpose properties into affordable housing and vibrant community hubs. This roundtable brings together faith leaders, municipal officials, housing developers, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to explore how underutilized faith-owned lands can address our city's housing needs while strengthening neighbourhoods.

What to Expect:

• Collaborative Dialogue - Explore possibilities in a neutral space designed for trust-building across sectors, without pressure to commit to specific projects
• Local Insights - Hear from Vancouver's leaders, funders, urban planners, and faith communities who have successfully navigated faith property redevelopment
• Priority Sites - Discuss potential development opportunities on faith-owned properties across Vancouver.
• Proven Strategies - Learn from successful models of faith property transformation for housing and community benefit
• Partnership Building - Connect with potential collaborators working at the intersection of faith, housing, and community development
• Funding Pathways - Discover investment opportunities and funding mechanisms for housing projects on faith properties

Facilitated by Relèven - a national leader in unlocking faith-based real estate for public good, in partnership with Affordable360 and the City of Vancouver

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday April 7, 2026

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm (followed by a 1-hour networking reception)

Registration: 12:30 pm

Location: Central Presbyterian Church (1155 Thurlow Street)

Whether you represent a faith community exploring development options, work in housing or community development, or are simply passionate about innovative solutions to Vancouver housing challenges, this roundtable offers a unique opportunity to be part of the conversation.

Space is limited. Register today to secure your spot at this catalytic gathering.

Please be advised that photography and video recording may take place during this event.
Footage and images may be used by the organizers for documentation, promotional materials, social media, and future communications.

By entering the event space, you consent to being photographed or recorded.
If you prefer not to appear in photos or video, please speak with an event staff member upon arrival.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Central Presbyterian Church, 1155 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, Canada

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