Vancouver seeks to fast-track social and co-operative housing

Vancouver is proposing significant changes to accelerate affordable housing development through the Social Housing Initiative, which aims to eliminate individual rezonings and expedite the construction of social and cooperative housing from six to 18 stories. This initiative supports non-profits in providing affordable homes for low- and moderate-income households, aligning with provincial legislation. Information sessions will be held in October, with a Public Hearing scheduled for 2025, as part of the broader Vancouver Plan focused on equitable housing and complete neighborhoods.