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Real Estate · Nova ScotiaThe province is looking at making wood construction and heating a top priority in its public buildings. A government press release says all departments have been directed to look for every opportunity to use mass timber, wood pellets, biomass, biofuels and other products made with wood that is leftover from sustainable harvesting and sawmilling. According […]See the Story
N.S. Putting Focus on Wood Construction and Heating
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Vancouver, British Columbia · VancouverVancouver has introduced a series of financial and procedural reforms aimed at helping residential developments move forward amid tighter margins and rising costs. By changing how and when fees are collected, while reducing regulatory friction, the city is trying to make it easier for housing projects to proceed. Deferring Large Development Charges One of the most significant changes is the deferral of Development Cost Levies (DCLs), a type of c…Read Article
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Edmonton, Alberta · Edmontonn June 2025, the City of Edmonton introduced a suite of zoning and planning changes that show a transition to a more permissive, development-forward urban policy model. This has the potential to open up both infill and intensification markets. Meanwhile, other changes aim to streamline operational processes that have historically delayed or complicated project delivery. Zoning Bylaw Renewal Sets a New Default for Housing Diversity A key change i…Read Article