West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MP Patrick Weiler has announced that the Government of Canada will give $2.7 million to the Village of Pemberton to fast-track 98 homes over the next three years. The Village of Pemberton estimates this deal will help spur the construction of more than 1,995 homes across the community over the next decade.
The agreement under the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), will provide over $2.7 million to eliminate barriers to building the housing we need, faster. Pemberton’s Action Plan commits to eight initiatives, including streamlining zoning bylaws to allow medium-density duplex and multi-family housing, such as townhouses and multiplexes, and higher-density as-of-right in specific areas.
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Pemberton will undertake proactive infrastructure planning to accommodate accelerated housing growth, reduce or eliminate parking minimums, create new incentive programs for accessory dwelling units and purpose-built rentals, and set up new e-permitting software to speed up development approvals.
“The Housing Accelerator Fund marks a significant step forward for our community, enabling us to embark on a series of initiatives aimed at effectively addressing our housing needs and fostering a vibrant and inclusive community,” said Mike Richman, Mayor of Pemberton.
“In our commitment to supporting a diverse range of housing development, we recognize the importance of balancing and managing growth. That is why our approach will include the development of a comprehensive Housing Strategy to serve as a guiding framework for future decisions, as well as infrastructure planning to ensure there is more than enough capacity in our water supply and sanitary treatment systems to accommodate a growing community.”
Weiler said the Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with local governments to build the housing they need faster. “The funding announced today will fast-track almost a hundred additional new homes in Pemberton over the next few years and almost two thousand additional homes over the next decade.”
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