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Since 2014, Fred has been bringing forward dynamic housing initiatives for all generations and income levels. In fact Fred won an award after just one year on Council for “Political Leadership Supporting Housing Affordability, Policy Review and Regulatory Reform”. In addition he was recognized by the Co-op Housing Federation of BC for his work on coop housing. He’s never stopped working hard on those issues.
His Mayor’s committee on housing generated award-winning strategies for sustainable, vibrant communities for all generations, while delivering climate action, transit, active transportation and protection of our natural environment. This strategy protects the Urban Containment Boundary and farmland, and is nearing implementation.
In addition, Saanich now has fast-tracking, affordable housing, purpose-built rentals, garden suites, co-op housing and more. Thoughtful planning is now in place to support a diverse range of housing, while respecting established neighborhoods.
“We must build housing for all incomes and generations. The Mayor’s committee on Housing developed an award-winning approach that integrates critical responses to challenges in housing, climate action, affordability and transit. I will further address the housing crisis by continuing to:
- Modernize our permit processes to reduce approval timelines, cut costs, and increase transparency in online applications
- Fast-track affordable housing, purpose-built rentals, co-op housing, and non-profit and garden suites
- Ensure existing neighborhoods are respected
- Provide senior friendly downsizing options
- Explore Saanich and other lands for co-op housing
Support transit by focusing density in centers on transit routes.”
SUCCESSES
- Completed housing needs study to identify deficiencies
- KPMG audit of our planning process with 13 recommendations
- Brought 625 new housing units to the University of Victoria
- Improved processing for garden suites
- Increased rental housing roommate limits from 4 to 6
- Approved record numbers of purpose-built rental
- Accelerated process for co-op, rental and not-for-profit housing
- Initiated online permitting process
- Initiated the Corridor Centers and Villages Plan
- Confirmed Cadboro Bay and Cordova Bay Local Area Plans
- Re-organized our planning department
