Affordable Housing
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Inclusionary Zoning is a Swindle by an Industry Complex, by David Todtman
Inclusionary Zoning is a Swindle by an Industry Complex By David TodtmanParksville BCMay 14, 2026 Inclusionary Zoning “Inclusionary zoning” is a housing policy that employs business-friendly subsidies to encourage or require private real-estate developers to include some below-market or affordable… Continue reading
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HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE HOUSING BLITZ, by M. Rose Munro
HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE HOUSING BLITZ M. Rose MunroJan 24, 2026 British Columbia’s sweeping housing reforms and land‑use overhaul were introduced and passed months before the Province publicly declared a “middle‑income housing crisis” in February 2024 with… Continue reading
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Tax revenues and developers’ profits come before liveability, by Susan Kerschbaumer
Tax revenues and developers’ profits come before liveability The proposed development threatens mature Garry Oaks, and an underground stream, in the Oaklands area of Victoria BC. By Susan KerschbaumerDec 10, 2025 It seems that the City is far less interested… Continue reading
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From Sooke to the Province: Why Two Petitions Are Demanding a Fairer Funding Model for BC Cities, by S. Jones
From Sooke to the Province: Why Two Petitions Are Demanding a Fairer Funding Model for BC Cities By S. Jones,SookeNov 27, 2025 Sooke residents are not just talking about property taxes anymore, they’re organizing. What began as a local response… Continue reading
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A letter to Saanich Council by Alex Cook: “What is your legacy going to be?”
A letter to Saanich Council by Alex Cook: “What is your legacy going to be?” Alex CookFeb 18, 2025 “Today – this morning, I was reminded why Saanich is so special and why it needs to be preserved as a… Continue reading
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