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B.C. revamps building code to allow single stairwells in buildings up to six storeys

B.C. revamps building code to allow single stairwells in buildings up to six storeys

The province says all new buildings designed under the changes will require safety measures including sprinklers, smoke-management systems and wider stairwells.
New Vancouver Art Gallery construction costs soar to $600M

New Vancouver Art Gallery construction costs soar to $600M

Redesign work could result in a more compact gallery to stay within its budget
B.C. caps rent increases next year at 3 per cent, matching inflation

B.C. caps rent increases next year at 3 per cent, matching inflation

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says the inflation-indexed rent cap protects tenants against unfair rent hikes while letting landlords cover rising costs.
Feds identify 56 government properties for conversion to affordable housing

Feds identify 56 government properties for conversion to affordable housing

HALIFAX — The federal government has added 56 properties to a new public lands bank of locations that are suitable for long-term leases so developers can build housing, a move the Housing Minister says will help boost the supply of homes Canadians ca
Opinion: Transit-oriented development laws have created a chaotic regulatory patchwork

Opinion: Transit-oriented development laws have created a chaotic regulatory patchwork

Greater Vancouver’s three biggest cities have taken different approaches to implementing provincial rules
B.C.'s rental protection fund helps non-profits secure nearly 1,500 homes, says Eby

B.C.'s rental protection fund helps non-profits secure nearly 1,500 homes, says Eby

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — A British Columbia government fund to help non-profits buy rental buildings to protect tenants from eviction and maintain affordable rents is on track to exceed its target of 2,000 homes.
Whistler developer launches library of building designs

Whistler developer launches library of building designs

The designs are off-the-shelf housing options for smaller organizations, designed to reduce the cost of development
Eby pledges $300M towards 1,508-bed, $560M student housing project at UBC

Eby pledges $300M towards 1,508-bed, $560M student housing project at UBC

The project will include five buildings ranging from eight to 18 storeys, 37 new child care spaces, academic and administrative offices and a 400-seat dining hall.
Developers opt for rental projects over condos in Kelowna

Developers opt for rental projects over condos in Kelowna

Interest rates, incentives are reshaping developments
Metro Vancouver office vacancy rates increase amid development slowdown

Metro Vancouver office vacancy rates increase amid development slowdown

Office vacancy rates increased to 10.4% in Q2 2024, but a development drought may stabilize the trend, says Avison Young report.
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