Density

• Contentious density changes to Broadway Plan approved by Vancouver council

  City staff say the sweeping plan, which covers areas adjacent to the under-construction Broadway subway, needs to be amended to align with new provincial zoning requirements.

  Politics

  Dec 12
  
• Surrey townhouses rejected in latest flareup of densification debate

  Surrey city council narrowly rejected a proposed 58-unit townhouse project last week, the latest pushback in the province's efforts to density urban communities.

  Politics

  Nov 25
  
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• B.C. communities push back on government housing legislation without key infrastructure

  Under new legislation introduced last fall, municipalities must implement TOD areas within 800 metres of rapid transit stations, which set minimum height and density requirements.

  Politics

  Aug 13
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• Vancouver doing bare minimum to densify Shaughnessy, critic says

  Vancouver council is set to hear a report next week on allowing multiplexes in the First Shaughnessy neighbourhood, a heritage conservation area protected from increased density.

  Politics

  May 23
• 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
• 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
• ‘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
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• 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
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• 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