Mike Xue, Burnaby Now, April 12, 2017
As Burnaby grows and densifies, low-density detached housing contributes to the undersupply of real estate in the city. A new housing analysis shows regional municipalities can do more to help densify properties in single-family zones.
The 2017 Housing Approvals Study issued jointly by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association and Landcor Data Corporation cites deterrents to effective land use such as lengthy wait times for permits and substantial fees for builders and owners.