Just Powers Podcast

S5E4 – NET-ZERO NEIGHBOURS: THE NORTH GLENORA PROJECT

In this episode, guest-hosts Dr. Sara Dorow, professor of sociology (University of Alberta), and project research assistant Rezvaneh Erfani talk about Canada’s first ever net-zero multifamily social housing project. The North Glenora Sustainable Affordable Housing Project, led by Dr. Dorow and Dr. Arlene Oak, professor of human ecology (University of Alberta), began 8 years ago when the Westmount Presbyterian Church leased their land to the Right at Home Housing Society for a dollar. Now the church building and an adjoining complex of townhouses are home to 16 newcomer and refugee families. Listen as our guest-hosts talk with key players in this remarkable project that led a mature community through a transition to social sustainability, affordability, and net-zero development.