About VAHA
Our mission is to create and implement innovative solutions for below-market housing.
VAHA's vision is for all Vancouver residents to have access to affordable, safe, and quality homes.
Building on City-owned land, VAHA liaises with investment, development, and community partners to create below-market housing options. Using innovative building techniques and unique partnerships, we are focused on building high quality rental housing for individuals and families on low to moderate incomes across Vancouver.
VAHA aims to:
• Be a competent, accountable, and trusted agency that
delivers quality affordable housing in the fastest and most economical way possible;
• Form trusted relationships with a variety of housing partners
to create affordable housing in Vancouver; and
• Develop housing types that are most in need, but are not
delivered by the private market.
“Affordable housing is our number one priority – everyone in Vancouver should have somewhere safe and secure they can call home. Innovative housing solutions are crucial in providing homes that are accessible to all people to ensure our residents can stay living and working in the city.”
– Mayor Kennedy StewartOur Values
Integrity
VAHA commits to developing quality affordable housing through transparent collaboration.
Collaboration
VAHA liaises with investment, development, and community partners to create affordable housing.
Creativity
VAHA promotes technology and innovation in design, construction, investment, and management of housing through the partnerships we make.
Team
Ryan Bigelow
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Heather Oland
Director, Non-Market Housing Development
Gina Ford
Development Manager
Marko Krilic
Development Manager
George Maniotakis
Development Manager
Allahyar Raza
Development Manager
Mark Simpson
Project Manager
Oversight Committee
Paul Mochrie (Chair)
City Manager, City of Vancouver (COV)
Sandra Singh
General Manager of Arts, Culture, and Community Services, COV
Patrice Impey
General Manager of Finance, Risk, and Supply Chain, COV
Theresa O'Donnell
General Manager of Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability, COV
Ryan Bigelow
Director and Chief Executive Officer, VAHA
