Webinar: Tools and tactics for housing pre-development
Ref. KSWS-02
Lessons from Phoenix Youth Programs
- Duration: 1 hour
- Effort: 1 hour
- Pace: Self paced
- Languages: English
What you will learn
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
understand key aspects of the project process, including site identification, setting a common vision, designing committees, risk analysis, and spatial considerations.
Description
This session is designed to share knowledge and lessons learned from a project addressing youth homelessness and housing insecurity in the Halifax Regional Municipality. It explores how Phoenix Youth Programs developed a multi-service housing centre for youth, including the creation of 50 new housing units.
**NOTE: To access this free course, press the red play button on the video above. The 'Enroll now' button is not used for this course.**
Format
Pre-recorded webinar.
This case study discussion with Mel Sturk (she/her), Director of Organizational Development at Phoenix Youth Programs, was recorded as part of the Centre's Knowledge Sharing Webinar Series on November 23, 2025.
Required Equipment
Computer or internet-connected device and headphones, if in a shared space
Course team
Mel Sturk
Categories
Mel is Director of Organizational Development at Phoenix Youth Programs and a founding member of the Nova Scotia Non-Profit Housing Association NSNPHA
