City Primer — Part 3: Why Housing Dominates Municipal Politics
Part three of a six-part series exploring how municipal government works in Vancouver: what cities do, how decisions are made, where municipal powers come from, and why local government often feels both intimate and difficult to navigate.
By Erick VillagomezIt’s possible to attend a Vancouver City Council meeting and come away with the impression that municipal government exists almost entirely to debate housing. Council discusses apartment buildings, rental policies, density, development contributions, tenant protections, neighbourhood plans, public hearings, and rezonings. Election campaigns are fought over housing supply and affordability. News coverage tracks development proposals, growth targets, and construction approvals. At times... Read more
