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Urban Planning
Building homes faster and cheaper with ready-made designs
Building homes faster and cheaper with ready-made designs
Friday, December 08, 2023
The BC government plans to create up to 10 standardized home designs inspired by the Vancouver Special. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
BC government legislation trying to make market and rental housing more affordable
BC government legislation trying to make market and rental housing more affordable
Thursday, November 16, 2023
The legislation will address housing affordability through planning control, transit oriented development, and more. (3 minute read)
Government Policy
Dollars for density – new market and rental homes coming due to federal funding
Dollars for density – new market and rental homes coming due to federal funding
Thursday, November 02, 2023
Learn more about the new Housing Accelerator Fund and how CMHC is helping municipalities apply. (3 minute read)
Urban Planning
Vancouver allows up to eight units on single family lots
Vancouver allows up to eight units on single family lots
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The change aims to address the housing crisis and simplify zoning regulations. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
Public hearing on proposed missing middle housing in Vancouver
Public hearing on proposed missing middle housing in Vancouver
Thursday, September 07, 2023
The City of Vancouver will host a public hearing on September 14, 2023, to discuss proposed changes for more missing middle housing. (2 minute read)
Government Advocacy
Petition regarding concerns about missing middle housing
Petition regarding concerns about missing middle housing
Thursday, August 10, 2023
If you're concerned about Vancouver's proposal to further limit single-detached home sizes, make your voice heard via this online petition. (2 minute read)
Urban Planning
Victoria missing middle housing – lessons for Vancouver
Victoria missing middle housing – lessons for Vancouver
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Victoria's missing middle housing initiative saw little success - what lessons can Vancouver learn from it? (1 minute read)
Urban Planning
Portland legislates missing middle housing – lessons for Vancouver
Portland legislates missing middle housing – lessons for Vancouver
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Portland adopted an aggressive missing middle housing strategy nearly a decade ago. What lessons can we learn from it? (3 minute read)
Urban Planning
What well-designed density looks like: Changes to plans, zoning made Southlands in Tsawwassen possible
What well-designed density looks like: Changes to plans, zoning made Southlands in Tsawwassen possible
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Southlands in Tsawwassen demonstrates a new model of well-designed density through changes in plans and zoning, integrating farming and urbanism, preserving greenspace, and offering a mix of housing types. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
BC government identifies 47 municipalities that must densify
BC government identifies 47 municipalities that must densify
Friday, June 09, 2023
The identified municipalities must address local barriers to construction and update zoning bylaws. (2 minute read)
Government Policy
Ten municipalities required to meet targets to get homes built faster
Ten municipalities required to meet targets to get homes built faster
Thursday, June 01, 2023
Learn more about a provincial initiative to increase housing supply in 10 BC municipalities. (2 minute read)
Government Advocacy
Government Relations Committee lobbies MLAs for reform
Government Relations Committee lobbies MLAs for reform
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Our REALTORS® lobbied for housing reform, advocating for affordable missing middle housing and a permanent housing roundtable in BC. (2 minute read)