B.C. town wants housing targets to factor in capacity and climate resiliency
- A B.C. community is lobbying the province to change its housing targets due to concerns over climate resiliency and infrastructure capacity.
- The motion emphasizes the need for prioritizing housing in areas resilient to climate change and urges support for assessing local infrastructure and water supply.
- Parksville officials express that current assessments could overload systems and promote growth in vulnerable areas.
- Councillor Grenz advocates for a smarter approach, stating that more housing requires adequate infrastructure and services for growing populations.
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B.C. Expands Housing Targets As Over 16,000 New Homes | Canadian Real Estate Wealth
British Columbia’s housing initiative has achieved a significant milestone, delivering over 16,000 new homes across ten municipalities since the introduction of provincial housing targets in 2023. As of May 2025, the initiative has delivered over 16,000 new homes across the first 30 priority municipalities. This legislation enables the province to set housing targets for municipalities experiencing significant housing needs and projected popula…
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