Zoning
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London, Ont. committee votes down homeless hub rezoning for 743 Wellington Rd.While London city staff recommended approving the rezoning request as is, committee members voted to on an amendment to remove permission for emergency care establishments.CanadaMay 23, 2024
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Zoning, building codes may hamper Ottawa’s housing catalogue: expertsThe federal government has a new plan to release a set of blueprints that can cut down on red tape and see housing built quickly across the country, if everyone will get on board.CanadaDec 14, 2023
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B.C. legislation would legalize small-scale multi-family homes provincewideUnder the proposed changes, cities with more than 5,000 residents would be required to allow between three to six unit projects on single-family lots depending on size.PoliticsNov 1, 2023
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Can a zoning ‘revolution’ save Canada from a housing crisis?Cities around the country are looking to make massive zoning changes to help ease the housing crisis. But will it be enough to help?CanadaOct 28, 2023
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Can cities plan transit, housing policy together? Report urges integrationOn Monday, the Canadian Urban Transit Association released a study on how Canada can best integrate the policy areas of housing and transportation.CanadaOct 23, 2023
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Trudeau wants cities to change zoning rules. Why does that matter?The Housing Accelerator Fund, a $4-billion federal funding program, earmarks funds for municipalities to support housing. These incentives are tied to zoning changes.CanadaOct 20, 2023
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Vancouver council approves ‘missing middle’ motion allowing up to 8 homes per lotThe City of Vancouver passed a motion Thursday allowing for up to eight units to be constructed on a single lot in lower-density neighbourhoods.CanadaSep 15, 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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Vancouver election: OneCity seeks to end ‘apartment ban’ with sweeping housing planThe proposal, announced Tuesday, would allow purpose-built rental and developments of up to six storeys in every part of the city.PoliticsSep 6, 2022
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Residents in Toronto neighbourhood concerned about ‘monster home’ build on their street'I mean, it’s too tall, it’s too big and it’s upsetting too — because the whole street was against it,' said Heather Reier, a resident of The Beaches of a new home being built.CanadaSep 1, 2022
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