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6-Month Housing Target Progress Report

A six-month progress report shows how the BC government's first 10 priority communities are doing relative to their housing targets.
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  • Policy

Saanich Permits Suites in Rural Areas

Saanich council reversed its stance and voted to allow secondary suites in rural areas after a request for exemption was rejected by the province.
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  • Policy

BC Reveals Targets for 10 Municipalities

BC announced housing targets for 10 more municipalities, aiming to build 55,478 homes by 2029, part of a plan to boost housing supply across 20 municipalities.
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  • Policy

Victoria Council Pushes for Larger Units

Victoria's new policy mandates more two- and three-bedroom units in new developments, with incentives to encourage family-friendly housing.
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  • Development

Tallest Tower in Saanich Approved

Saanich council approved the district's tallest project, a 24-storey mixed-use building in the Uptown area featuring 318 rental units and six commercial spaces.
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  • Properties

Vancity CU is Selling 3 Prime Properties

Vancity lists properties for sale in Vancouver and Victoria, hoping to maintain branch presence via sale-leaseback model.
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  • Infrastructure

Douglas Street Corridor Is Getting a 24/7 Bus Lane

Douglas Street in Victoria gets 24/7 bus lanes to improve transit service quality and support urban densification goals.
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  • Infrastructure

New Secondary School Planned for Langford

Investment in Langford's new secondary school reflects a commitment to accommodate population growth.
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  • Policy

Saanich Council Wants to Restrict Rural Area Secondary Suites

Saanich council aims to restrict rural growth while increasing urban density in compliance with new legislation.
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  • Infrastructure

Child Care Spaces Coming to BC School Grounds

Three school districts have been selected in BC to offer child care spaces on existing school grounds.
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  • Policy

Victoria Amends Land Use Procedure Bylaw

Victoria aligns land-use regulations with provincial laws to streamline residential development approval processes.
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  • Policy

Langford Passes 15.6% Tax Hike Despite Protests

Langford City Hall approves a 15.6% property tax hike, sparking protest and concerns over affordability.
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  • Development

Langford Approves Rezoning for Marriott Hotel

Langford approves rezoning for a six-story Marriott hotel featuring 103 rooms and various amenities.
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  • Development

Controversial Apartment Project Approved in Victoria

Victoria council approved a 20-unit apartment project despite previous rejections and staff concerns.
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  • Policy

Saanich Adopts New OCP

Saanich council adopts new Official Community Plan, separating it from Local Area Plans.
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  • Development

Victoria Exceeds Housing Target Set by BC

Victoria completes 753 homes in just six months, while Oak Bay and Saanich are falling behind.
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  • Development

Plans for New Zoning in Saanich’s Uptown Douglas Area

Saanich progresses with Uptown Douglas plan, initiating pre-zoning to streamline development in the area.
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  • Development

Oak Bay Council Considers Housing at Carnarvon Park

Council seeks input from residents as plans are updated for Carnarvon Park to include housing.
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  • Development

Oak Bay Struggles to Add New Housing

Limited land, high costs, and staff constraints have hindered Oak Bay's ability to meet provincial targets.
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  • Development

Arts and Innovation District Coming to Downtown Victoria

Reliance Properties plans a mixed-use waterfront development on a seven-acre site in downtown Victoria.
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  • Policy

BC Government Sets Housing Targets for 20 More Communities

20 new high-growth areas including Surrey, Kelowna, and Nanaimo join BC's priority list.
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  • Development

BC Government Buys Development Sites in Saanich

BC government acquires Saanich properties for affordable housing and transit hub development.
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  • Policy

8 Vancouver Island Projects Receive Provincial Funding

The provincial government supports eight new affordable housing projects on Vancouver Island.
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  • Policy

Oak Bay Ordered to Add 600+ New Housing Units

Oak Bay's real estate landscape will see a drastic change as the province pushes for more housing.
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Latest Stories

Development

1st Jul 2024

6-Month Housing Target Progress Report

A six-month progress report shows how the BC government's first...
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Policy

30th Jun 2024

Saanich Permits Suites in Rural Areas

Saanich council reversed its stance and voted to allow secondary...
Read More

Policy

26th Jun 2024

BC Reveals Targets for 10 Municipalities

BC announced housing targets for 10 more municipalities, aiming to...
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Policy

16th Jun 2024

Victoria Council Pushes for Larger Units

Victoria's new policy mandates more two- and three-bedroom units in...
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Development

13th Jun 2024

Tallest Tower in Saanich Approved

Saanich council approved the district's tallest project, a 24-storey mixed-use...
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Properties

26th May 2024

Vancity CU is Selling 3 Prime Properties

Vancity lists properties for sale in Vancouver and Victoria, hoping...
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