Connective Real Estate Development Projects

Connective is a nonprofit with decades of experience supporting people and communities across BC and the Yukon. Since 2000, we have developed, owned, and operated nonprofit housing, demonstrating sustainability through multiple real estate rental market cycles and periods of changing government. Guided by our vision of safe, healthy, and inclusive communities, we take a long-term approach—prioritizing people and neighbourhood well-being over profit to create strong communities rather than just housing units.

Connective drives innovation in the non-profit sector by responding to evolving needs with flexible, community-driven approaches. Building on our real estate and housing experience, we use our resources in new ways to strengthen both our infrastructure and the communities we serve, while working alongside partners to expand capacity.

The challenges we face today—housing affordability and accessibility, aging in place, justice, employment, and community well-being—are systemic and transcend geographic boundaries. We go where we’re needed most, supporting under-resourced communities and responding to partners and funders seeking our experience.

Our growth has been intentional and guided by a strategic planning process shaped by leadership, service users, staff, Indigenous perspectives, and our Board. We have grown through a focus on innovation, strong partnerships, and strategic investments that strengthen and expand our impact.

Rental Protection Fund

Connective is a proud partner of the BC Rental Protection Fund – a $500-million fund that enables non-profit organizations to buy older rental buildings to protect the affordability of existing rental units. Connective was successful in purchasing 13 buildings and operates 443 units of affordable housing across BC through our collaboration. These strategic acquisitions were completed within months to protect residents from renovictions and ensure long-term rental affordability.