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B.C. housing minister quells mayors' fears over densifying single-family lots

B.C. housing minister quells mayors' fears over densifying single-family lots

Ravi Kahlon spoke to mayors at a UBCM housing summit the day after he and the premier unveiled the government’s housing strategy, which includes introducing legislation that will allow up to four units on a single-family lot
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Rental developments and upgrades will transform Lower Mainland urban centres

Rental developments and upgrades will transform Lower Mainland urban centres

The 59-acre site redevelopment at Coquitlam Centre is an example of how mixed-use developments and densification can dramatically change communities
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Vancouver’s luxury buyers creeping back into the market: Re/Max

Vancouver’s luxury buyers creeping back into the market: Re/Max

Inventory remains the region's top issue as demand increases for high-end real estate
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Blinded by billions: A look at spending on social housing in British Columbia

Blinded by billions: A look at spending on social housing in British Columbia

This is the first of a two-part Western Investor report on ballooning government housing support for the most vulnerable in British Columbia
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B.C. social housing: Non-profit programs with promise for the province's most vulnerable

B.C. social housing: Non-profit programs with promise for the province's most vulnerable

This is the last of a two-part Western Investor special report on the millions of dollars in government spending, which is meant to provide affordable housing for the most vulnerable in British Columbia
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Vancouver's March home sales down 42.5% from a year ago: B.C. board

Vancouver's March home sales down 42.5% from a year ago: B.C. board

The B.C. board says the numbers signal that March home sales are making a stronger than expected spring showing so far, despite elevated borrowing costs
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Businesses bracing for impact of Nordstrom’s Vancouver exit

Businesses bracing for impact of Nordstrom’s Vancouver exit

Interest in the site is strong, but questions swirl about how the store's exit will impact nearby businesses
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Downtown Vancouver office vacancy breaks 10% for first time since 2004: Avison Young

Downtown Vancouver office vacancy breaks 10% for first time since 2004: Avison Young

Avison Young attributes increase to more subleased properties being available as companies re-evaluate their office space requirements
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Transit-oriented development part of addressing regional affordability

Transit-oriented development part of addressing regional affordability

The province, Translink and developers are investing to densify and diversify transportation hubs
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Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood rises as an attractive office destination

Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood rises as an attractive office destination

The area's draws include amenities, proximity to transit and zoning options
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