The City of Vancouver is seeking input on a proposal to allow triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes, and sixplexes in neighbourhoods in need of housing. Since early February, public engagement has been underway to generate ideas around ways much-needed missing middle housing might be added to Vancouver neighbourhoods. Council has since received an update on the technical and background work required to support these new options and the next step is to hear from the public on the goals and specifics, which include:
- Creating opportunities to make neighbourhoods “more complete and connected” by adding housing options to areas with convenient access to amenities and services needed in daily life
- Providing a range of housing ownership options so more residents can call our neighborhoods home and build a future here
- Providing more housing options that would meet the needs of a diverse array of family and household types, including families with children
- Improving the accessibility and sustainability of new housing options
Staff will also be explaining some of the specifics necessary to make these options achievable, and to build homes in a more efficient way by simplifying regulations and streamlining processes. The public’s feedback will help shape draft recommendations on missing middle options and will be reported back to Council later this year.
Those interested can attend an in-person or online information session, and share feedback through the online survey.
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