Housing

Housing

How changing a planning oddity in Saanich could speed up housing approvals

By Shannon Waters
December 14, 2022

Mayor Dean Murdock hopes to change the district’s reputation for sluggish development.

Housing

A final decision on Missing Middle is coming, but not until the new year

By Shannon Waters
December 8, 2022

Victoria council decides to proceed with controversial policy 'as if the current council members had heard the public hearing'

Housing

In Eby, municipalities see a potential housing ally

By Shannon Waters
November 22, 2022

Housing targets for some municipalities will be set next year, premier says. Those that meet them will be rewarded with provincial funding while laggards will be dragged along

Housing

Evicted to make way for a new development, low-income seniors face finding a new home

By Jolene Rudisuela
November 7, 2022

Housing providers weigh how to build more units on land already occupied by residents

Housing

Candidates agree there's a lack of housing—but where and how to build it is another story

By Shannon Waters
October 14, 2022

Nearly 90% of Greater Victoria council and mayoral candidates told us there is a housing supply shortage. Disagreement on whether densification is the solution—and if so, where it should go—presents opportunity for voters to differentiate between candidates

Housing

‘Bold’ Eby housing proposal finds approval among Victoria politicians

By Shannon Waters
September 29, 2022

The city’s leaders have struggled to advance broad housing reforms—now, the BC NDP leadership candidate is offering to do it for them

Housing

Local governments need to step up on affordable and supportive housing, non-profit coalition says

By Shannon Waters
September 23, 2022

Calls to action outline six “very tangible steps” municipalities can take to increase and retain affordable housing

Housing

Missing middle decision punted to next council

By Shannon Waters
September 9, 2022

Helps moves motion to keep the issue alive after next month’s election