Conflict mediator. Fan of vibrant neighbourhoods. #CanadaReads
Victoria, BC, Canada
Joined January 2009
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Ben Ziegler retweeted
I just sent a letter to the Minister of Housing and the Prime Minister urging a massive expansion of social housing in Canada to end the era of mass homelessness.
@moresochousing
Take a minute and join me in sending a letter here:
actionnetwork.org/letters/te…
@moresochousing
This excellent (interactive) visualization integrates climate and conflict hazards with local vulnerabilities. Updated quarterly. I wonder what changes 2025 will bring? climate-conflict.org/www
"The number of applications for (B.C.) seniors subsidized housing was almost 14,000 in 2023/24, a 59% increase over five years; just 6% of total applicants received a unit last year." seniorsadvocatebc.ca/app/upl…
The streets: our society's new "retirement homes" for low-income seniors?
Across North America, the largest & fastest-growing homeless population isn't purported "drug addicts" or "the severely mentally ill." It's low-income & low-pension elderly people being priced out of their homes. See my new PsychForce.Report story robwipond.substack.com/p/the…
Ben Ziegler retweeted
Getting ready for National Day of Action - November 22 NOON at the BC LEG in Victoria #yyj
Info: ahomeforall.ca
Join the call to end the housing and homelessness crisis with social housing!
ART | FOOD | MUSIC | SPEAKERS
#moresocialhousingnow #housingisahumanright
ALT Photo of protest signs. "MAKE HOMES NOT SHELTERS" "SHELTERS ARE NOT THE SOLUTION" AND "PEOPLE OVER PROFIT."
ALT PHOTO OF A PLACARD THAT SAYS: 1700 and counting UNHOUSED. AND ANOTHER THAT SAYS: Housing means Privacy, Security, Basic Servoces
Canada should focus on its' opportunities, not its' worst fears, when negotiating with the new Trump adminstration. #negotiations collaborativejourneys.com/ho…
Ben Ziegler retweeted
Very sorry to hear John Horgan, BC premier from 2017-2022, has died. #bcpoli
I tried out Google's AI tool, NotebookLM. I asked it to intersect the insights of 3 thought leaders, each from a different field. My chosen source input was an interview, webinar, and a book. Impressive return. collaborativejourneys.com/ai…
"The sun around which all these services (for homeless veterans) must orbit is: housing." open.substack.com/pub/sharon…
Ben Ziegler retweeted
This event is organized by a group of people who escaped homelessness! #yyj
November 22 at NOON at the BC Legislature
Ben Ziegler retweeted
Please sign this petition letting Victoria City Council know that encampments can only end resolved with housing, in cooperation with those affected.
Tell council to do their job and end the daily displacement of people.
action.caeh.ca/homelessness-…
"Planners working in conservative jurisdictions may be more effective by applying functional rather than categorical equity solutions." One of many good points in @LitmanVTPI's analysis.
Here is my latest Planetizen column, in response to the U.S. federal election. What do you think? Can progressive planners work effectively in ideologically conservative jurisdictions?
"Progressive Planning in Ideologically Conservative Communities" planetizen.com/blogs/132484-…
Indigenous perspectives on treaties in Canada. Interactive map. Superb visual & way to engage. #indigenous
Yellowhead is excited to announce the launch of The Treaty Map! Covering every Canadian treaty from 1763 to the present, The Treaty Map challenges the commonly held view of treaties as land surrenders and offers a comprehensive learning & teaching tool: treatymap.yellowheadinstitut…
The election south of our border raises serious issues, existential in nature?, for many nonprofits. Will Canada follow suit? nonprofitaf.com/2024/11/you-…
The "Trust Menu". A resource for political opponents to constructively address broken trust and relationships. collaborativejourneys.com/th…
Ben Ziegler retweeted
Are you in a conflict and need help reaching an agreement? Our free Ask a Mediator clinic is today from 4-6pm. Make an appointment or drop in. Links and more information at mediatebc.com/our-services/p…
#Conflict #ConflictResolution #Mediation #Mediator
