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Lower Mainland industrial sites have double the parking than what’s needed: report

Lower Mainland industrial sites have double the parking than what’s needed: report

Reducing parking at industrial sites can boost access to land, according to industry association.
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Esquimalt to require developers to assist displaced tenants

Esquimalt to require developers to assist displaced tenants

Five out of the 13 capital region municipalities now have tenant assistance policies
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Metro Vancouver approves aggressive lift to DCCs as construction slows

Metro Vancouver approves aggressive lift to DCCs as construction slows

Regional move compounds the impact of local government increases
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Burnaby approves 5 new Metrotown towers up to 60 storeys with 2,000+ homes

Burnaby approves 5 new Metrotown towers up to 60 storeys with 2,000+ homes

The Concord Metrotown development includes mixed-tenure buildings with strata condos, market rental and non-market rental homes, as well as an office/hospitality tower.
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87 B.C. communities have applied to the Housing Accelerator Fund

87 B.C. communities have applied to the Housing Accelerator Fund

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation says they're working with the cities and municipalities who have applied for federal support.
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Pair short-term rental crackdown with vacancy controls, says advocacy group

Pair short-term rental crackdown with vacancy controls, says advocacy group

Together Against Poverty Society says new restrictions on short-term rentals will potentially bring new “desperately needed” rentals into the long-term rental market
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Metro Vancouver approves construction fees despite political 'hostage taking'

Metro Vancouver approves construction fees despite political 'hostage taking'

Metro Vancouver has approved new development cost charges despite opposition from federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser, who is presently withholding money designed to increase permits and help house vulnerable people.
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Renu Bakshi: Incompetent strata councils threaten financial, emotional security of condo buildings

Renu Bakshi: Incompetent strata councils threaten financial, emotional security of condo buildings

Seinfeld dedicated two episodes to absurdity on condo boards. Unfortunately, there’s nothing funny about problem strata councils, writes Renu Bakshi
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Federal housing minister opposes Metro Vancouver development fees

Federal housing minister opposes Metro Vancouver development fees

Fees for a townhouse in Vancouver will rise from $10,027 today to $30,861 by 2027 to pay for new parks, sewers and water pipes.
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People first-approach as office space looks to a brighter future

People first-approach as office space looks to a brighter future

NAIOP panel anticipates lower vacancies in a year’s time
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