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February 17, 2010
'Smart Growth' policies can reduce land cost
Urban development increases density and reduces land cost. Click here to read more in the Times Colonist article.
December 20, 2009
New affordable housing announced for former Bay site
The redevelopment of the former Bay department store will include a $32-million apartment building, providing 120 units of affordable housing. Click here to read more in the Times Colonist article.
December 5, 2009
New society fostering affordable rentals
With affordable housing stock dwindling on the North Shore, members of a new not-for-profit society want the community to know they are working to reverse the trend. Click here to read more in the North Shore news article.
November 27, 2009
CRD Wants to continue affordable housing levy
CRD Directors are proposing to continue a $6.50-per-household levy that has generated almost 300 affordable housing units in the past five years. Click here to read more (JPG).
November 27, 2009
Temporary housing backed up
Concerns heard at public hearing are holding back a proposal for farm worker housing at Vantreight Farms. Click here to read more (JPG).
November 27, 2009
Homes needed, companies say
The geography of the Saanich Peninsula poses challenges for local businesses: more housing is needed for employees, companies are looking for room to expand, and both shipping products out and bringing tourists in can be a problem. Click here to read more (JPG).
November 26, 2009
Douglas Magazine Workforce Housing Article
Community Crisis: People who want to work here need to live here. Click here to read the article (PDF).
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