Changes are underway to Housing Development in Metro Vancouver
Six Unit Mulitplex, gdp architecture
Missing Middle Housing
Province-wide changes are coming
The BC provincial government announced in April 2023 that they intend to “introduce legislation that will allow up to 4 units on a traditional single-family detached lot (or 3 depending on the size/type of lot) with additional density permitted in areas well served by transit”.
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UPDATE NOVEMBER 2023: NEW PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO ALLOW MORE HOUSING NEAR TRANSIT HUBS ANNOUNCED
UPDATE NOVEMBER 2023: NEW ZONING RULES ON TRACK FOR MUNICIPAL IMPLEMENTATION BY JUNE 2024
Vancouver Multiplexes
More housing options are a reality in the City of Vancouver
At the beginning of 2023 the City of Vancouver began exploring changes to allow multiplexes (building with up to 6 units on a single lot) in low density neighbourhoods across the city.
UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2023: COUNCIL APPROVES ZONING CHANGES
UPDATE NOVEMBER 2023: DOCUMENTS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS AVAILABLE
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we can help
Proposed changes by the City of Vancouver and the provincial government are of particular interest to many property owners and developers throughout Metro Vancouver. We at gdp architecture are monitoring these proposals closely.
gdp architecture will be developing prototype designs tailored to adhere to these upcoming regulations.
Let us help you navigate the possibilities.
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gdp architecture is a full service architecture firm specializing in creating contemporary residential projects in Metro Vancouver.
gdp architecture holds a certificate of practice from the Architectural Institute of British Columbia.
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