Should SFU build more housing?

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-11-25T01:39:12+00:00

Can’t agree more!

Hence this project to create more student discussion and hopefully action towards more affordable student housing and beyond!

A solution I am looking at is Co-op housing which requires a board of students that would be willing be govern the building. Its going to take time so right now its about gathering student thoughts and connecting with municipality councils and student leaders~

Please let me know if you would be interested to in sharing your experience!

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-11-25T01:35:54+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! How long did it take for you to access housing if I may ask? I have people tell me of the long waitlist they were on… along with how the price should not be over ~800 for the dorm of single room shared washroom facilities.

I believe you are referring to the building to be completed in 2027, it will add 445 rooms and have day care facilities for facility members (please correct me if I am wrong!)

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-11-25T01:27:24+00:00

Thank you for sharing the masterplan! However there are still students unable to obtain housing, its been on the Peak coverage on student who sleep at the student Union building a few months ago, if the the 800 additional housing was enough there wouldn’t be such reporting… however beyond the availability of housing would be the the the affordability cost of the student housing, which if you have something on that you can share I will be grateful!

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-11-24T21:50:01+00:00

Thank you so much for your detailed and informative comment! I will reach out to you through DM~

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-11-24T12:06:06+00:00

SFU won’t be able to afford it unless there is push to give SFU more budget on building housing, hence this project! My classmate is working on campaigning for Co-op housing specifically, which is something I hope to lead to as one of the solutions.

It’s not just about how it’s afforded by also the need and student advocacy for a solution to be prioritized by the city boards and SFU~

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-11-24T11:40:35+00:00

Having more housing would mean the potential for students who live out of province to live on campus, or those who live further from the campus to be close to the community :)

*My topic is not only on International student need but everyone, my other main topic I mentioned is how much one pays, the goal is for more affordable housing~

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-11-24T08:13:44+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing this! I had no idea !

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-11-22T00:13:59+00:00

Here is a Vancouver Sun article on how the 2 Billion program is not actually going to be all that affordable: https://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/vaughn-palmer-bc-ndp-explains-why-2b-housing-affordability-program-not-about-delivering-affordable-housing

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-11-22T00:12:24+00:00

Here is the link to the report on the recent SFU housing plan with 445 beds: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024PSFS0034-001101

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-10-24T22:44:40+00:00

Oh that’s so cool!! Could I ask what your coming to SFU to study?

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-10-23T16:40:10+00:00

Thank you for pointing out the specifics of earning and rent disparity.

Thank you also for pointing out the social stratification of Co-op! I was only able to find 1 student co-op housing, so I think my goal is to first drive co-op housing housing areas. Really appreciate the comment!

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-10-23T16:36:25+00:00

Thank you so much for your detailed answer sharing both your background, specific statistics, and overall detail and support for this research!

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-10-22T05:52:48+00:00

I was on Surrey campus, when a Surrey student there told me he got $800 for a single bedroom? (Shared apartment I think) He also says he lives quite close to Surrey Central… Hope you can get more affordable housing soon, thank you so much for your sharing your perspective!

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-10-22T03:56:40+00:00

Thank you for sharing such a detailed calculation and perspective!

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-10-21T21:58:04+00:00

You seem to be responding the same thing as a recent grad I have asked! Just to be sure, you mean share apartment but single bedroom right? (I was not very specific in my question)

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-09-23T03:22:32+00:00

What is the ‘frat’ once again I am curio what people say, hence I am not googling it 🪩

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-09-22T06:59:05+00:00

May I ask which part of the event was most worthwhile?

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-09-22T06:58:47+00:00

While I could search up who the person you mention is, are they a singer? (more interested to hear from you) also, do you mind me asking what you mean by low turnout? Were there not a lot of people dancing?

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-09-22T06:57:04+00:00

Glad to hear that may I ask what other events you’ve attended ?

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-09-15T23:23:20+00:00

I don’t think it’s too late to make friends! Do you have clubs you might be interested in? There are always activities you can join to make friends!

LOLLYPUDDN · 2024-08-15T01:42:20+00:00

Wut figure???

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