Vancouver is taking bold steps to address its housing supply challenges by streamlining development through a new ‘C-2A’ mixed-use zoning district. By pre-zoning over 2,300 parcels, the city aims to remove the costly, time-consuming requirement for site-specific rezonings. This initiative allows for six-storey rental buildings and hotels, with heights extending to eight storeys in specific transit-oriented areas. For GTA observers, this move highlights a growing trend toward ‘as-of-right’ development to improve project feasibility in a high-interest-rate environment. By simplifying regulations and offering more design flexibility, Vancouver is attempting to unlock rental supply that has otherwise been stalled. As Toronto continues to grapple with its own planning bottlenecks and housing targets, this proactive approach to rezoning serves as a compelling case study on how municipal policy can directly influence construction viability. For a detailed breakdown of the proposal, visit the full report at Storeys.com.
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