City of Peterborough Asking For Community Input As 10‑Year Housing and Homelessness Plan Sees Revisions

Residents are invited to help shape the future of housing and homelessness services by sharing their input and experiences as the City of Peterborough updates its 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. 

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The Housing and Homelessness Plan is a long-term strategy that guides how housing and homelessness services are delivered locally.  

First established in 2014 as a provincial requirement, it was built through extensive community input, including people with lived experience, housing providers and local service organizations. A five-year review in 2019 reaffirmed the need for sustained, coordinated action to reduce homelessness. 

An updated Housing and Homelessness Plan is being developed to guide actions from 2027 to 2036.  

The updated Plan will focus on improving housing affordability, expanding supportive and transitional housing options, strengthening homelessness prevention and enhancing collaboration across all levels of government, Indigenous partners and community organizations. It will also align with future provincial and federal funding opportunities.  

“Housing and homelessness affect people across our entire community, and meaningful solutions depend on hearing from those with a range of experiences and perspectives. Whether you have lived experience, work in the sector, or are concerned about housing in Peterborough, your input is important,” said Community Services (Homelessness) co-Chairs Alex Bierk and Keith Riel. “We encourage residents to share their feedback and help shape a plan that reflects the needs, challenges and priorities of our community.” 

Feedback collected through this process will directly inform the draft Plan before it is presented to City and County Council.

Visit the website to provide input and learn more about the Housing and Homelessness Plan. The survey closes on April 10. 

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