In the ever-evolving landscape of urban planning, Kelowna stands as a testament to the power of forward-thinking development strategies. As the city looks into the future with its Kelowna Official Community Plan (OCP) 2040, a vision centered around the creation of vibrant Urban Centres takes center

Burnaby, once thought to be a more subdued backdrop to Vancouver, is coming of age. With the success of Metrotown in mind, Burnaby is moving to apply a similar model of community planning to three additional neighbourhoods: Edmonds, Royal Oak, and Cascade Heights. Through urban planning ambition and

In this month's Trending Topic, Ryan Lalonde, Brittany Reimer and Suzana Goncalves address the intricate challenge of housing affordability. The issue of housing affordability is a pressing concern, particularly in Vancouver, where the price-to-income ratio for housing has escalated, making home

August 2023 Fraser Valley Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the August 2023 Fraser Valley Presale Pulse episode, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Suzana Goncalves and Brittany Reimer. Watch the video to understand the latest macroeconomics, pre-sale, and resale trends over the last 30

In the ongoing discourse surrounding housing scarcity and escalating costs, a critical aspect often remains obscured from the public eye. Amidst the myriad of opinions and potential solutions, there lies a complex web of charges imposed by various levels of government on new housing development

August 2023 Greater Vancouver Real Estate Market Insights Welcome to the August 2023 episode of the Presale Pulse, a real estate show brought to you by hosts Ryan Lalonde and Suzana Goncalves. Watch the video to understand the latest macroeconomics, pre-sale, and resale trends over the last 30 days

In the last few months at MLA Canada, we’ve looked at the housing affordability crisis in Canada knowing that a strong and comprehensive action plan aimed at filling the substantial gap in housing supply is required. A recent survey on municipal land use and regulation executed by the Canada

"As predicted, a number of projects rushed to release in June before the summer slow down. After hitting a monthly high for released inventory, July saw significantly less product typical of the summer season and August is expected to be similar. Same-month absorptions were a steady 33% considering

Last month, we looked at the housing affordability issue through the eyes of a developer. Today, we continue the conversation around the complicated and sometimes controversial topic by speaking with Richard Bell, the Chair of the Board at Small Housing B.C. SHBC is a non-profit organization that