by VRBA | Jun 7, 2023 | Blog, Housing data, news
BC’s Ministry of Housing recently identified ten municipalities where housing targets will be set. The goal is so “housing can get built faster, including updating zoning bylaws and streamlining local development approval processes.” Municipalities in the CRD are... read more
by VRBA | Jun 7, 2023 | Blog, news
VRBA wrote a letter opposing the proposed moratorium on rezonings (new housing) in View Royal, which ended in a tie vote and was therefore defeated. Here is the letter: Dear Mayor and Council, New Business: Imposition of a Six Month Moratorium on Rezoning The Victoria... read more
by VRBA | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog, news
Now is the time to join the Victoria Residential Builders Association during our annual membership renewal on July 1. Our association’s daily mission is to be effective, efficient and affordable for our members. We are the builders’ leading voice advocating housing... read more
by VRBA | May 31, 2023 | Blog, Building Code, news
The foundation of building codes is health and safety. Consumer protection must always be the first consideration for code changes. VRBA does extensive research before supporting changes such as fast-tracking energy efficiency in the BC Step Code. Past unintended... read more
by VRBA | May 17, 2023 | Blog, Housing data, news
There are interesting new housing policies emerging in Vancouver since last year’s municipal election. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim promised to improve housing and appears to be proceeding on that path. This is a promise made by many council candidates at election time,... read more
by VRBA | May 15, 2023 | Blog, Housing data, news
CMHC reports housing starts in Greater Victoria are still up 2.5% year-to-date Jan to April 2023 at 1,179 units vs 1,150 units in 2022. However, April 2023 starts were only 91, while April 2022 posted 330 and March 2023 was 325. Housing starts suffered a big drop of... read more
