Richmond News
The province is granting the City of Richmond a six-year extension on rezoning parts of Steveston for higher density.
After the province passed Bill 44, which allows densification in single-family neighbourhoods, Richmond city council asked for an extension in Steveston where they say infrastructure upgrades need to be done.
The city asked for a pause on rezoning requirements for the area between Steveston Highway and Chatham Street and No. 1 Road and Seventh Avenue. …
Richmond city council, including Mayor Malcolm Brodie, have criticized the province for forcing densification, which over-ride municipal zoning plans.
While the City of Richmond has allowed densification in certain areas, Kahlon said if this were sufficient, “the reality is if that were the case, we wouldn’t be in a housing crisis.” …