Vancouver Sun
A measure of uncertainty — and umbrage — was palpable Tuesday at the Westin Bayshore conference centre in Vancouver, with many unanswered questions and a few pointed criticisms from B.C. mayors for the provincial government over its recent housing reforms.
How many spaces for parking cars should go with each unit of housing? And how many homes per lot?
Will the new six-plexes proposed have the power capacity to charge electric vehicles? …
Other mayors spoke to some of the strengths of the reforms. Langley City Mayor Nathan Pachal said he welcomes the province’s changes that restrict the ability of local governments to require off-street parking spaces in developments near transit.
Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie disagreed, calling it “a recipe for parking nightmares.”
B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon appeared at the conference later in the day, first answering questions from municipal officials and politicians and then from the media. …