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Community Roundtable on the Future of Faith Properties
Canada’s churches face a crossroads—aging congregations, limited funds, and underused properties put one-third of faith buildings at risk of closure this decade. Winnipeg’s Shared Ground initiative is helping faith communities transform land into affordable housing and vibrant spaces. On April 8th at St. Mary’s Road United Church, Shared Ground brought together city officials, funders, heritage experts, and community and faith leaders to explore bold new possibilities. Together, we shared ideas, highlighted inspiring models, and identified sites ready for redevelopment in Winnipeg. Panel discussions included: Sacred Spaces to Community Places: Unlocking the Potential of Faith Properties, From Steeples to Streetscapes: Navigating Opportunities and Obstacles in Faith Property Redevelopment, and Funding the Future: Investing in Housing Opportunities on Faith Properties.
See below for a welcome message from River Heights MLA Mike Moroz, a list of panelists and a video summary of the event.
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