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Affordable housing and homelessness study tour Amsterdam & Rotterdam (Feb 22-27, 2027)
What is a study tour and what is its objective?
Study tours provide an opportunity for leaders in our sector to learn about innovative approaches in other parts of the world while networking with their peers. Ideally, learnings will lead to actionable changes within each participant’s own sphere of influence. Webinars taking place before the tour allow participants to ‘hit the ground running’ when they arrive—and a detailed summary of the entire event, drafted by Dr. Nick Falvo, will serve as a crucial takeaway document that can be shared with peers after the study tour.
Where is the 2027 study tour and why was it chosen?
The Netherlands is a country with a very high rate of social renting. More than 30% of the country’s housing stock is non-market housing—the highest rate of any OECD country. What’s more, the country has historically had a more evidence-based approach to harm reduction than most other countries. Amsterdam is an obvious choice of city by virtue of it being the capital and having a well-known Red Light District. Rotterdam, home to Europe’s largest port, offers an interesting contrast, especially in light of recent redevelopment.
How much is the registration fee and what does the registration fee cover?
The registration fee for this study tour is CA$1,950 + applicable taxes. That includes a one-week guided tour with a focus on affordable housing and homelessness. It also includes several webinars taking place before we arrive in The Netherlands. Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and meals.
The total cost depends on where you reside. A table showing the total cost, including taxes, can be found by clicking here.
General questions regarding the study tour itself can be sent to Nick Falvo at falvo.nicholas@gmail.com.
Questions regarding registration and payment can be sent to Lloyd Mason at nfcstudytours@icloud.com.
Application Form
In order to secure your spot, please complete and submit one of the two versions of the application form found below. Once submitted, you will be contacted to complete payment. Once payment is received, you will receive a confirmation email of your secured spot on the tour. Note that regardless of which form your complete, you will need to download it to your computer to complete it.
If you are completing the printable application form, please scan it and email it to Lloyd Mason at nfcstudytours@icloud.com.
If you are completing the fillable application form, you will only need to email the completed form as an attachment to Lloyd Mason at nfcstudytours@icloud.com for processing.
When sending your completed form, please use the following for the subject line of the email: “NFC 2027 Study Tour – Application form for [INSERT YOUR NAME HERE]”.
Once your form has been received, you will be contacted within 24 hours for payment.
When is the registration fee due?
The full registration fee is to be paid in one installment. As soon as payment is received, the participant’s registration will be secured (subject to available space). A confirmation of registration email will be sent upon successful payment processing.
How can I pay?
E-transfer is the preferred payment method. Once your completed application form is received, you will be contacted to complete payment. Instruction on how to complete the required payment will be provided at that time. If somebody other than yourself is paying, your identified payment coordinator will be contacted to arrange payment. While e-transfer is the preferred method of payment, other forms of payment can also be arranged on request. Please identify this request when being contacted for payment.
What if I need to withdraw?
There will be no refunds in the event of cancellation. However, in the event of a participant wishing to withdraw for any reason, registration can be transferred to a colleague for no additional fee.
How will we move around when we’re on the study tour?
Participants will travel within each city via a combination of walking, public transit, taxis and ride share apps. A certain degree of walking is required (i.e., at least 30 minutes a day). Participants will travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam either via bus or train.
What about accommodations during the tour?
Accommodations during the tour will be the sole responsiblity of the participant.
In Amsterdam, Nick Falvo Consulting recommends the citizenM Amsterdam Amstel located at Sarphatistraat 47, 1018 EW Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In Rotterdam, Nick Falvo Consulting recommends the citizenM Rotterdam located at Gelderseplein 50, 3011 WZ Rotterdam, Netherlands.