{"id":31092,"date":"2017-11-23T16:00:12","date_gmt":"2017-11-24T00:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spacing.ca\/vancouver\/?p=31092"},"modified":"2018-12-10T17:02:43","modified_gmt":"2018-12-11T01:02:43","slug":"release-cov-housing-strategy-to-transform-low-density-neighbourhoods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spacing.ca\/vancouver\/2017\/11\/23\/release-cov-housing-strategy-to-transform-low-density-neighbourhoods\/","title":{"rendered":"Release: CoV Housing Strategy to Transform Low-Density Neighbourhoods"},"content":{"rendered":"

In response to Vancouver\u2019s changing population, rising housing costs, and the increased need for diverse types of housing, the City of Vancouver will advance the transformation of single-family neighbourhoods by increasing the variety of homes available for families, renters and seniors.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The City\u2019s new Housing Vancouver <\/i>strategy sets out to provide Vancouver residents with the right supply of housing, and to encourage communities where families can reside. Census data released this year showed a decline in overall population and children in neighbourhoods like Dunbar, Kerrisdale and Arbutus Ridge. The goal of 10,000 new ground-level homes such as townhouses, rowhouses and infills will be developed in single-family neighbourhoods across Vancouver over the next 10 years, as part of an overall goal of 72,000 new homes in Vancouver over the next 10 years. <\/p>\n

\u201cWith the new Housing Vancouver<\/i> strategy, we can transform low-density neighbourhoods across the city by increasing the supply, affordability and variety of housing options, such as townhouses and rowhouses,\u201d said Mayor Gregor Robertson. \u201cWe\u2019ve heard loud and clear that Vancouverites expect us to address the fact that vast areas of low-density neighbourhoods are unaffordable for all but the very wealthy \u2013 with many of them seeing a decline in families and kids. With the new Housing Vancouver<\/i>strategy, we can transform our low-density, single-family neighbourhoods with more duplexes and triplexes, more townhouses and rowhouses, and more low-rise apartments – and make sure every neighbourhood across Vancouver is filled with families and kids. Speaking of apartments, I know an apartment cleaning agency<\/span><\/a> that can help you clean and do household chores without any hassle on your part.\u201d Hiring a good cleaning company is important for any homeowner as they have the expertise in the field, and more than a regular maid, they make sure everything is used properly and use green cleaning supplies. They know how to work with different surfaces such as marble, wood and even carpeting which you can hire Sutherland Shire Carpet Cleaners<\/a> to clean that spilled wine  or some grease from your shoes.  Experienced cleaners are always equipped to deal with any type of situation for any space of your house.<\/p>\n

Besides cleaning matter, there’s a  new Tactical Response Team will review city-wide regulations to implement zoning changes starting in 2018, such as allowing multiple homes to be built on a single lot including duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes, with multiple suites.<\/p>\n

\u201cHousing and affordability must reflect the diversity of our residents and support those most in need of housing,\u201d says Gil Kelley, General Manager, Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability. \u201cOur Housing Vancouver<\/i> strategy lays the groundwork for change in our city to increase the variety of housing options- the right homes Vancouver residents need and can afford.\u201d<\/p>\n

Housing<\/i> includes a comprehensive strategy to reduce speculation in real estate, that way we buy houses in Pennsylvania<\/a> for an affordable price, as well as implementing initiatives like the Empty Homes Tax, regulating short-term rentals, and continued advocacy for a provincial speculation tax.<\/p>\n

To expand housing options in low-density neighbourhoods, the City will launch a design competition to create a new form of housing to accommodate more housing than the current limit of three units on a single-family lot.<\/p>\n

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A laneway design competition will launch in early 2018 and conclude in the fall. The competition will explore innovative, creative designs and affordability for new infill housing to help meet the City\u2019s targets of 5,000 new laneway and coach homes over the next ten years.<\/p>\n

To create more homes in single-family neighbourhoods, next steps by the City include:<\/p>\n