Leo Spalteholz breaks down the major parties’ housing platforms in the 2021 election
Greater Victoria building permit values rise 27% while Canada as a whole sees a 4% decline
‘It’s like saying, ‘come on in my store it’s 100 per cent off, but I don’t have any inventory’
Signing up to do a 25K or 2.5K loop gives boost to Threshold Housing Society programs
Developer also agrees to make $52,000 contribution to Saanich Parks
Overnight security plus a place to sleep a win-win for van dweller
Study finds home ownership moving further out of reach for residents with average household income
Government is falling short of its aim to vastly expand Canada’s affordable housing stock
Summary shows split opinions on potential rules around lot sizes, parking, licensing
Million-dollar houses the norm in region’s core, trends point to continued low inventory
Committee recommending parking permits in problem areas
Pilot Tiny Home elective was offered for Grades 4-7
Terri O’Keeffe said developers need to rethink housing options for disabled residents
Regulations for housing alternative typically required to be in backyard
Keating Elementary’s Isla Verhagen won $10,000 for Habitat Victoria
Ranking considered affordability, economies and growing power for the cities
One unit of up to 65 square metres now permitted for eligible residents
Benchmark value of single-family home in Greater Victoria tops $1 million
Dwelltech founder constructs 72 square foot home as passion project
The city bought the property at 926 and 930 Pandora Ave. for almost $10 million last year
