How a First Nation’s housing project could spark a home-rescue revolution

How a First Nation’s housing project could spark a home-rescue revolution

A small First Nation in British Columbia is showing how salvaged homes can become sustainable housing — and a blueprint for greener development.David Beers and Quinn Kelly report for The Tyee.In short:The shíshálh Nation partnered with Renewal Development to relocate 10 houses from Port Moody to their coastal reserve, converting each into two-level homes with local construction crews.This home rescue model slashes costs and emissions compared to…