Positive Changes in Planning
New provincial planning guidance reinforces the need for financially viable housing policies. Are governments following their own advice?
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Why Greater Victoria's Condo Market Could Face a Future Supply ShortageUDI Capital Region members share their observations on weakening presales, buyer confidence and the risks facing future ownership housing supply. -
BC Can’t Fix Housing Without Fixing Its EconomyAffordability needs more than lower prices. -
BC Housing Organizations Unite to Address Rising Homebuilding CostsUDI and Housing Central partners call for action on housing construction costs, affordable housing funding and development charges. -
Metro Vancouver Construction Costs Have More Than Doubled Since 2014New research from UDI and Altus Group, examines how residential construction costs in Metro Vancouver changed between 2014 and 2025. -
UDI Recommendations for BC's 2027 Annual Allowable Rent IncreaseUDI calls for a predictable rent increase formula and reforms to support the long-term sustainability of BC's rental housing. -
UDI Feedback on Vancouver's 2026 Financing Growth UpdateUDI calls for reduced development charges and regulatory cost relief to support housing construction in Vancouver.
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Why Inclusionary Zoning in Metro Vancouver Needs FundingLessons from Portland on how unfunded affordable housing requirements can reduce housing supply and undermine project viability. -
Ministry of Infrastructure Construction Prompt Payment ActUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Ministry of Infrastructure. -
Capital Regional District Proposed Regional Water Supply Development Cost Charge BylawUDI Capital Region submissions to the Inspector of Municipalities. -
Town of Sidney Proposed Development Cost Charge BylawUDI Capital Region submission to the Inspector of Municipalities.
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Bettering the Building CodeBalancing safety, affordability and housing delivery
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How Cumulative Policy Costs Are Stalling BC HousingWhy Metro Vancouver's collapsing presales signal deeper problems for BC's housing supply.
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Who's Accountable for Housing Delivery in BC's Capital Region?How fragmented government decisions, shifting requirements and poor coordination are delaying housing projects across Greater Victoria.
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City of Vancouver VBBL Alignment with the BCBCUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Vancouver.
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GST Rebate and Development Charge Relief: BC Cannot Continue to WaitEight BC industry organizations call for provincial action on new-home tax relief and development costs.
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City of Coquitlam High Density Zones and Rental IncentivesUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Coquitlam.
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City of Port Moody ACC ProgramUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Port Moody. -
City of Vancouver Financing Growth PolicyUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Vancouver.
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Ministry of Forests Heritage Conservation Act Transformation ProjectUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Ministry of Forests.
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Metro Vancouver Regional District Development Cost Charge Amendment BylawUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Metro Vancouver Board.
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BC's Economy Cannot Wait: An Urgent Call for Action on HousingUDI Lower Mainland joint letter with business, housing, construction, and real estate leaders from across B.C. to Premier David Eby and Housing Minister Christine Boyle.
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City of Port Moody Proposed Increases to DCCs and ACCsUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Port Moody.
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City of Port Moody Consultation on Major City InitiativesUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Port Moody.
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Prime Minister's Office Expansion of the GST Rebate in British ColumbiaUDI submission to the Prime Minister's Office.
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Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Natural Resource Permitting Improvements for WetlandsUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.
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City of Abbotsford Request to Extend Development Cost Charge (DCC) Implementation Timeline.UDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Abbotsford.
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City of Coquitlam Revised Step Code ApproachUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Coquitlam.
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UDI Okanagan Luncheon: Andrew Ramlo Presentation Slides -
City of Coquitlam Proposed Housing Unit Mix PolicyUDI Lower Mainland submission to City of Coquitlam.
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City of Richmond Proposed Development Cost Charge IncreaseUDI Lower Mainland submission to City of Richmond.
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Metro Vancouver Board Independent Review of Metro VancouverUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Metro Vancouver Board.
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2025 At A GlanceYear End Report -
Premier's Office Review of Metro VancouverUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Premier of British Columbia.
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City of Maple Ridge Development Cost Charges and Housing DeliveryUDI Lower Mainland submission to City of Maple Ridge.
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City of Coquitlam Revised ESC/ZCSC ApproachUDI Lower Mainland submission to City of Coquitlam.
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Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Natural Resource Permitting Improvements - Phase 2UDI Lower Mainland submission to the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.
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Statement to UDI Members - UDI Calling for a Pause to the Energy and Zero Carbon Step CodesUDI Lower Mainland statement on the Energy and Zero Carbon Step Codes.
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Joint UDI-GVBOT Correspondence on Bill M 216 - Professional Reliance ActUDI Lower Mainland joint submission with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade to MLA George Anderson, on his private member's bill regarding professional reliance.
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City of Kelowna Bonus Density Program - LetterUDI Okanagan
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Federal Budget 2025 – Failure to Address the Cost-of-Delivery CrisisUDI Lower Mainland submission to The Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance.
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City of Mission – Development FastTrack ProgramUDI Lower Mainland submission to City of Mission.
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City of Burnaby Processing of Development Fees and Charges for New R District RezoningsUDI Lower Mainland submission to City of Burnaby.
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Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship Natural Resource Permitting ImprovementsUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.
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Capital Regional District Proposed Regional Water Supply Development Cost Charge ProgramUDI Capital Region, Victoria Residential Builders Association, and WestShore Developers Association collective submission to the CRD Board.
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City of Vancouver Development Viability MemoUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Vancouver.
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District of Squamish ACC & DCC Bylaw UpdateUDI Lower Mainland submission to the District of Squamish.
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Ministry of Forests Heritage Conservation Act Transformation ProjectUDI Lower Mainland and Greater Vancouver Board of Trade joint submission to the Ministry of Forests.
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UDI October 2025 LuncheonA Conversation with Premier David Eby & Bob Rennie -
Minister of Forests Heritage Conservation Act Transformation ProjectUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Minister of Forests.
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Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs Key Issues for the Development IndustryUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs.
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District of Squamish ACC & DCC Pro Forma Analysis ConsultationUDI Lower Mainland submission to the District of Squamish.
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Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada - Build Canada Homes Market Sounding GuideUDI Lower Mainland submission to Ministry of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada.
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Department of Finance Canada Federal Pre-Budget 2025 ConsultationUDI Lower Mainland submission to Department of Finance Canada.
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UPDATE: Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs 2026 Annual Allowable Rent IncreaseFollow up submission by UDI Lower Mainland to the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs.
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City of Coquitlam - Proposed ESC ZCSC Letter
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City of Burnaby Inclusionary Rental and Community Benefit Bonus ConsultationUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Burnaby.
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Ministry of Attorney General Prompt Payment LegislationUDI Lower Mainland joint submission with CHBA BC to the Ministry of Attorney General.
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Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs 2026 Annual Allowable Rent IncreaseUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs.
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Ministry of Finance Property Transfer Tax Exemption for PBRUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Ministry of Finance.
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Ministry of Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship Allowing Modification of Air Space Parcel SubdivisionsUDI Lower Mainland submission to Ministry of Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship.
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Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions CleanBC ReviewUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions on the CleanBC Review.
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Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes Embodied GHG Draft Policy PositionsUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes on embodied GHG draft policy positions for the National Model Codes.
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City of Vancouver Proposed Rainwater RequirementsUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Vancouver.
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Ministry of Agriculture and Food & Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs Soil ManagementUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food & the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs regarding industry challenges related to soil management throughout the Province.
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City of Richmond - Rising Cost of Development in RichmondUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Richmond.
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UDI Annual Report 2024-2025 -
UDI LuncheonHousing in Focus: Economy, Policy, and Market Shifts -
City of Richmond - Lulu Island Energy Company - District Energy UtilityUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Richmond.
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Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada - Advancing Practical Solutions to Canada’s Housing CrisisUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada.
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UDI LuncheonFuture of Housing with the Honourable Ravi Kahlon -
City of Coquitlam Proposed ACC ProgramUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Coquitlam.
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City of Mission - Draft Official Community Plan (OCP)UDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Mission.
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Office of the Premier Bill 7 - Economic Stabilization (Tariff Response) ActUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Office of the Premier, and the Attorney General.
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Ministry of Environment and Parks Soil Relocation in the Capital Region DistrictUDI Lower Mainland submission to Ministry of Environment and Parks.
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City of Richmond Supporting Housing Development Through the Adoption of On-Demand Surety BondsUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Richmond.
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Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs Metro Vancouver DCCs & Changes to the Local Government ActUDI Lower Mainland submission to the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs.
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Metro Vancouver Interim Draft Liquid Waste Management PlanUDI Lower Mainland submission to Metro Vancouver.
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City of West Kelowna Development Cost ChargesUDI Okanagan submission to City of West Kelowna
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BC Ministry of Finance Bare TrustsUDI Lower Mainland submission to the BC Ministry of Finance.
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City of Penticton Development Cost ChargesUDI Okanagan submission to City of Penticton.
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City of Kelowna Development Cost ChargesUDI Okanagan submission to City of Kelowna
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City of Vancouver Incentives for DevelopmentUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Vancouver.
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City of Abbotsford - Phasing-in the Proposed 2024 Development Cost Charges (DCC) Bylaw IncreasesUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Abbotsford.
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UDI LuncheonGrowth, Housing and Technology with Dave McKay, RBC -
District of Lake Country Development Cost ChargesUDI Okanagan submission to District of Lake Country.
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City of Burnaby Height-Based Land Use FrameworkUDI Lower Mainland submission to the City of Burnaby.
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British Columbia Utilities Commission BC Hydro BCUC Rate Design ApplicationUDI Lower Mainland submission to British Columbia Utilities Commission.
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UDI Annual Report 2023-2024 -
Metro Vancouver Development Cost ChargesUDI submission to Metro Vancouver Board of Directors
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B.C. Building CodeUDI submission to the Building and Safety Standards Branch: Impacts of the Proposed Adaptability Requirements
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B.C. Building Code - Public ReviewUDI submission to the Building and Safety Standards Branch
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UDI Annual Report 2022-2023 -
Taxing Growth: How Government Taxes and Fees Affect Housing Costs in BCUDI research examines the cumulative impact of development charges and taxes on new condominium and rental housing in British Columbia. -
No VacancyChallenges & Opportunities for New Rental Construction -
Making Rental a RealityZoning for the Future
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