Tag #Broadway Plan

How will Vancouver's prezoning of the Broadway Plan area impact housing affordability and public engagement?

Vancouver's Broadway Plan prezones 500 blocks, streamlining development permits for up to six-story rental buildings and, in some areas, 20-story towers with 20% social housing. This bypasses public hearings, sparking criticism from housing advocates who cite reduced transparency and public engagement. The plan aims to build 41,500 units, exceeding the initial 30,000 target, but concerns exist about displacement of renters and increased housing costs.