Density
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B.C. communities push back on government housing legislation without key infrastructureUnder new legislation introduced last fall, municipalities must implement TOD areas within 800 metres of rapid transit stations, which set minimum height and density requirements.PoliticsAug 13
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Vancouver doing bare minimum to densify Shaughnessy, critic saysVancouver 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.PoliticsMay 23
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Proposal for up 7 highrises near future Langley SkyTrain station raises eyebrowsTwo applications have been submitted to the municipality for a cluster of seven towers ranging from 28 to 44 storeys in height.PoliticsNov 30, 2023
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Vancouver special 2.0? B.C. to roll out new standardized multiplex designsIn 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.EconomyNov 16, 2023
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Vancouver mayor says missing middle just a start, as critics say plan not bold enoughVancouver 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.PoliticsSep 15, 2023
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‘Ambitious’ new plans for Glenmore Landing area in southwest CalgaryThe owner of the Glenmore Landing Shopping Centre has plans to build residential towers and add over 1200 units to the shopping area.CanadaJul 29, 2023
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N.B. resident urges Fredericton city council to consider single-detached homes in development plansThe 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.PoliticsFeb 14, 2023
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Expediting Blatchford development could compromise emissions, density goals councillors hearWith development years behind schedule, the City of Edmonton is revisiting its vision for Blatchford. One scenario could compromise the area’s carbon neutral concept.EnvironmentOct 12, 2022
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Vancouver mayor promises protection for renters potentially displaced by Broadway planKennedy Stewart said the development plan covering 500 square blocks in Vancouver would start with developing areas where there are currently no renters.PoliticsMay 12, 2022
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Broadway plan opponents rally against ‘concrete canyon’ at Vancouver City HallThe 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.PoliticsMay 7, 2022
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