As British Columbians struggle to find housing, new figures show the first 10 communities tasked with creating more of it are having mixed success meeting their targets.
Figures released Wednesday show that in the first six months, just over 4,000 new units have been built. Victoria has been most prodigious. It exceeded its annual target of 659 units by 14 per cent within six months. Port Moody ranks second, having met 90 per cent of its quota, followed by District of North Vancouver with 78 per cent. Kamloops — the only Interior community among the first 10 — has met 45 per cent of its quota. Saanich, the largest municipality on Vancouver Island, has so far reached 44 per cent.
The ministry later described in detail when and how compliance measures might kick in."If satisfactory progress has not been demonstrated, actions can be taken by appointing an advisor, issuing a directive to update a bylaw or issue a permit, or an order in council," it said in a statement."The appointment of an advisor will examine the reasons why a housing target was not met.
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