Densification

• What is a ‘fourplex’ and could it help Canada’s housing crisis?

  Experts believe the 'fourplex' may be the answer to many of Canada's housing woes. The problem, though, is that fourplexes are illegal to build in most of Canada.

  Consumer

  Oct 18, 2023
  
• Trudeau says ‘densification’ is key to fix housing crisis. Is it enough?

  The federal government is tying incentives from its $4-billion housing accelerator fund to promoting zoning changes and the densification of Canadian cities.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2023
  
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• Pointe-Claire, Que. residents head to the polls to vote in byelection after councillor resigns

  They are issues that have created, what some have described as, deep divisions within the community because of competing visions for the city.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2023
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• Newly-elected Pointe-Claire city councillor resigns amid ‘aggressive’ atmosphere

  A newly-elected Pointe-Claire city councillor has resigned from her position, citing a hostile environment.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2023
• Densification battle heating up in Pointe-Claire, temporary development freeze still in place

  A battle over densification is brewing in Pointe-Claire. With a temporary development freeze bylaw still in place, some are accusing the administration of dragging its feet.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2022
• Real estate project fuels debate about densification in Pointe-Claire

  Plans for a new residential project in Pointe-Claire are adding to the debate in that city's election campaign about densification.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2021
• Residents of northwest Calgary ask for delay in council decision on North Hill Area Plan

  Some residents of northwest Calgary are asking the city to delay a decision on a document that would shape the future of development in nine inner city communities.

  Politics

  Jun 15, 2021
• Basran loves Capri-Landmark densification idea, but city staff told to re-examine plan

  City council in Kelowna has asked staff to re-examine a plan to densify the Capri-Landmark area.

  Sep 18, 2018
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• Neighbourhood Series: A growth spurt in Joyce-Collingwood

  Walk around the Joyce-Collingwood neighborhood these days and you'll see and hear a lot of construction.

  Sep 27, 2017
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• Proposed five-storey Commercial Drive tower criticized by residents

  If approved, the mid rise would replace a parking lot behind a coffee shop at Commercial Drive and Napier Street.

  Jun 3, 2016