Housing in the East Kootenays
Why is housing important to the Community Economic Development of the Kootenays?
CED is about creating vibrant places where residents can live, work and play.
What are we doing about housing in the Kootenays?
CFEK serves as a regional connector working to better understand and help address the barriers and project readiness gaps faced by non-profit housing organizations. By listening to local needs and fostering collaboration, we build strong partnerships that strengthen the regional housing sector.
By supporting a more coordinated, responsive and collaborative housing ecosystem across the East Kootenays, we create opportunities for organizations to learn, connect and build meaningful partnerships that advance shared housing goals.
What’s happened so far?
Building Attainable Housing Symposium – December 2025
On December 4th, 2025, CFEK collaborated with Columbia Valley Housing Society (CVHS) to create a dedicated conversational space for rural housing. This symposium focused on the development of sustainable housing strategies by bringing together non-profit housing providers, community leaders, housing advocates, building professionals, funding representatives, support service providers, Indigenous housing leaders and local government representatives.
Watch the interviews ➡️
Executive Director
Elk Valley Housing
Program Manager
BC, AB, SK, MB Community Housing Transformation Centre
Senior Project Manager
2B Developments
Rural Impact Canada
Housing Symposium – May 2026
On May 25th, 2026, CFEK hosted a day of connection, collaboration and shared learning among non-profit housing providers to provide an opportunity to connect with others, exchange ideas and strengthen collective impact.
What’s next?
✔️ CFEK continues to work alongside non-profit housing providers to strengthen organizational capacity and support projects as they progress through the various stages of development readiness
✔️ CFEK continues working with non-profit housing providers to identify and address barriers to project readiness, improving their ability to access the Vancity Affordable Community Housing Loan Fund for pre-construction financing
✔️ CFEK continues to connect non-profit housing providers with the tailored tools, funding opportunities and strategic partnerships they need to advance their housing projects
Want to start a conversation about your next project?
Connect with our Coordinator to stay informed about upcoming housing events, collaborative opportunities and group supports designed to help advance your housing projects.