Adding missing middle housing and simplifying regulations in low density neighbourhoods

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As Vancouver grows and evolves, we need to ensure that there are housing options that meet the needs of the diverse households that live and work here, including more "missing middle" housing options, shown in the image below.

Graphic of housing types going left to right from detached house to missing middle housing options (duplex, triplex/fourplex etc., townhouse, low-rise apartment building) to mid & high-rise apartment buildings.

To help do this, we are exploring changes to allow multiplexes (building with up to 6 units on a single lot) in low density neighbourhoods across the city. Currently, only a limited range of housing options are allowed in these areas, including houses, laneway houses and duplexes.

In addition, current regulations and the permitting process to build new low density housing are complicated and inefficient. We are exploring changes to simplify them in order to create capacity for new options like multiplexes and to help make it easier to build new housing.

We'd like to know what you think!

Learn more about this project:

Get involved:

  • Email us a question
  • Sign up to receive updates and notices of upcoming public engagement opportunities

Your feedback will be used to help shape the proposal, and we'll share a summary of the results and a refined proposal with the public later this year.

Background

These changes are being explored as part of implementation of the Vancouver Plan, our long-term strategy and vision to guide growth and change across the city. The Vancouver Plan supports policy to introduce more missing middle housing across all neighbourhoods and to simplify regulations.


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As Vancouver grows and evolves, we need to ensure that there are housing options that meet the needs of the diverse households that live and work here, including more "missing middle" housing options, shown in the image below.

Graphic of housing types going left to right from detached house to missing middle housing options (duplex, triplex/fourplex etc., townhouse, low-rise apartment building) to mid & high-rise apartment buildings.

To help do this, we are exploring changes to allow multiplexes (building with up to 6 units on a single lot) in low density neighbourhoods across the city. Currently, only a limited range of housing options are allowed in these areas, including houses, laneway houses and duplexes.

In addition, current regulations and the permitting process to build new low density housing are complicated and inefficient. We are exploring changes to simplify them in order to create capacity for new options like multiplexes and to help make it easier to build new housing.

We'd like to know what you think!

Learn more about this project:

Get involved:

  • Email us a question
  • Sign up to receive updates and notices of upcoming public engagement opportunities

Your feedback will be used to help shape the proposal, and we'll share a summary of the results and a refined proposal with the public later this year.

Background

These changes are being explored as part of implementation of the Vancouver Plan, our long-term strategy and vision to guide growth and change across the city. The Vancouver Plan supports policy to introduce more missing middle housing across all neighbourhoods and to simplify regulations.

  • February 2023 Public Engagement Concludes

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    Thanks for participating in our survey on Adding Missing Middle Housing and Simplifying Regulations in Low Density Neighbourhoods. The survey was available from February 1st to March 5th, 2023 and has now closed. Staff will be reviewing and analysing the public feedback submitted over the upcoming months.

    Your survey feedback, combined with inputs from in-person and online info sessions, will be used to refine the proposal. Our team will keep you updated on this project throughout 2023.

  • February 2023 Public Information Sessions

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    As part of the first phase of public engagement, we are hosting a series of in-person information sessions and one online event in February to share details and gather feedback about the work to add new missing middle housing options and simplify regulations in low density neighbourhoods.

    The information sessions will be held at the following locations and times:

    • Tuesday, February 7, 5:00-7:30pm, City Hall, Joe Wai (Townhall) Room,
    • Saturday, February 11, 2:30-5:30pm, St. James Square Community Centre, Room 120
    • Monday, February 13, 5:00-8:00pm, Killarney Seniors Centre, Grand Hall,
    • Wednesday, February 15, 5:00-7:30pm, Roundhouse Community Centre, Exhibition Hall
    • Saturday, February 18, 1:00-3:30 pm, Dunbar Community Centre, Room 208,
    • Thursday, February 23, 5:00-8:00pm, Marpole Neighbourhood House, Gathering Hall
    • Saturday, February 25, 2:00-4:00pm, Hastings Community Centre, Community Hall
    • Monday, February 27, 6:00-7:00pm, Online Session, Sign up via Eventbrite



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