B.C. Housing

• Could Vancouver convert empty office towers into housing?

  The B.C. government said it is open to the idea of converting empty office towers into housing in Vancouver and Victoria.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2023
  
• B.C. pledges $61 million to help cities meet new housing density targets

  The province is expected to unveil new legislation this fall superseding municipal zoning to allow more densification as a part of its plan to address a critical housing shortage.

  Politics

  Sep 22, 2023
  
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• ‘It’s a shame’: Vancouver builder says red tape killed DTES social housing project

  Perdip Moore says he was ready to build 14 units of social housing on a lot at 436 East Hastings, but red tape with the city derailed the project.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2023
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• Could pre-fabrication be the key to unlocking B.C.’s housing supply crunch?

  A Metro Vancouver report argues the use of pre-fabricated components could cut the cost of new builds by up to 30 per cent, while speeding up construction by 20 to 50 per cent.

  Economy

  Sep 5, 2023
• B.C. pledges development charge reform as housing crisis persists

  Industry critics say community amenity contributions, negotiated with developers to pay for things like daycares and parks, are adding to the already high cost of housing.

  Politics

  Sep 1, 2023
• Federal government should have stayed in housing game, minister says

  Housing Minister Sean Fraser says the federal government should have never got out of the housing business even as high-income professionals struggle to find affordable housing.

  Politics

  Aug 14, 2023
• B.C.’s new shelter rate a good start, but doesn’t go nearly far enough: advocates

  The slice of income assistance meant for housing increased in B.C. for the first time in 15 years this month, but still only amounts to $500 in a province with a housing crisis.

  Politics

  Jul 7, 2023
• Former Surrey co-op residents face eviction or steep rent hikes after land sold

  Residents of a former Surrey co-op say they're facing an impossible decision between displacement or massive rent hikes, and have been left with no protection under the law.

  Politics

  Jul 7, 2023
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• 47 municipalities revealed to be on B.C.’s housing ‘naughty list’

  The province says the communities were chosen on four criteria: Housing need, projected population growth, land availability and housing affordability.

  Economy

  Jun 5, 2023
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• B.C. expands speculation and vacancy tax in Vancouver Island, Howe Sound

  British Columbia is expanding the tax it created to clamp down on real estate speculation and ensure homes in rental-strapped communities don't sit empty.

  Politics

  May 26, 2023