Density

• Proposal for up 7 highrises near future Langley SkyTrain station raises eyebrows

  Two applications have been submitted to the municipality for a cluster of seven towers ranging from 28 to 44 storeys in height. 

  Politics

  Nov 30, 2023
  
• Vancouver special 2.0? B.C. to roll out new standardized multiplex designs

  In a move sure to draw comparisons to the iconic 'Vancouver special,' B.C. says it plans to roll out up to 10 standardized multiplex housing designs for use by next summer.

  Economy

  Nov 16, 2023
  
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• Vancouver mayor says missing middle just a start, as critics say plan not bold enough

  Vancouver city council voted unanimously to change zoning and development bylaws to allow more "missing middle" housing that fills the gap between detached homes and apartments.

  Politics

  Sep 15, 2023
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• ‘Ambitious’ new plans for Glenmore Landing area in southwest Calgary

  The owner of the Glenmore Landing Shopping Centre has plans to build residential towers and add over 1200 units to the shopping area.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2023
• N.B. resident urges Fredericton city council to consider single-detached homes in development plans

  The City of Fredericton is developing an area on the northside and one perspective home owner hopes they'll consider adding more single-detached homes to the area.

  Politics

  Feb 14, 2023
• Expediting Blatchford development could compromise emissions, density goals councillors hear

  With development years behind schedule, the City of Edmonton is revisiting its vision for Blatchford. One scenario could compromise the area’s carbon neutral concept.

  Environment

  Oct 12, 2022
• Vancouver mayor promises protection for renters potentially displaced by Broadway plan

  Kennedy Stewart said the development plan covering 500 square blocks in Vancouver would start with developing areas where there are currently no renters.

  Politics

  May 12, 2022
• Broadway plan opponents rally against ‘concrete canyon’ at Vancouver City Hall

  The sweeping plan is meant to guide the next 30 years of development in an area set to be transformed by the completion of a new multi-billion dollar Subway.

  Politics

  May 7, 2022
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• B.C. government looks to acquire land around transit hubs for housing, amenities

  The legislation would allow the province to pair up with BC Housing, land developers and non-profits to update community plans and build housing density.

  Politics

  Apr 5, 2022
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• West Kelowna’s SolAqua Townhomes project still drawing density concerns from area residents

  'I think there are still some concerns with the fact that Casa Loma is a one-road-in, one-road-out community," Casa Loma Community Association president Ryan Holt said.

  News

  Jan 4, 2022