Saanich housing report offers 74 recommendations

The future of housing in the District of Saanich is up for discussion as council is set to receive a report on March 22 with 74 recommendations. Saanich convened a Housing Strategy task force, which met 13 times between September and February.
 
The report ranks the priority of recommendations in specific areas of focus:

• Increase Affordable Housing
• Support Housing Diversity and Supply
• Promote and Protect Rental Housing
• Reduce Barriers to Housing
• Strengthen Partnerships and Build Awareness
• Uptown-Douglas Plan
• and Development Cost Charge Bylaw Update

 
Residents will have an opportunity to provide feedback on the report. The Chamber continues to advocate for housing solutions that make life more affordable for the regional workforce needed for Greater Victoria’s economy to thrive.