At least nine projects are lined up under the program, ranging from temporary modular housing to mixed-market rental and co-op housing.

The high cost of housing in Vancouver has led to an explosion of people living in campers, vans and RVs.

With the opening of the new units, the City of Vancouver has now brought 208 of a promised 600 units of temporary modular housing online.

Heather Place, which is being built at 725-799 West 14 Ave, is the first project to move forward as part of the province’s goal to build 1,700 affordable rental-housing units over the next four years.

With an election coming, housing is sure to stay front-of-mind for Vancouver voters.

Renting an affordable three-bedroom at this rate would require your household to make over $133,000 per year.

Some of Vancouver's richest areas are emptying out. So the city wants to transform them.

Meanwhile, 22 per cent of Metro Vancouver renters are spending at least half their income on shelter.

Mayor: "Vancouver doesn't just need supply, it needs the right kind of supply local people on local incomes can afford."