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Small Housing BC Presentation
Recommended Action
Whereas the Township of Langley has a Housing Action Plan that was adopted in 2013, which outlines the need for local government to provide a housing continuum and options in order to respond to the current and future residential needs of the community;
Whereas there is a shortage of affordable housing options related to supply and demand, high land values, scarcity of developable lands, and other exacerbating factors eroding affordability; and
Whereas there is demonstrable need to consider a variety of housing typologies, including smaller homes as a way to enhance affordability;
Therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to contact Small Housing BC, whose mandate is to educate and inform a variety of stakeholders with respect to the thoughtful design of smaller housing options, in order to request a tailored presentation at an upcoming CPC meeting with respect to the possible introduction of smaller housing options within the TOL based on a process to include public engagement, staff review, and Council’s consideration of the matter.
Clerk’s Note: This item was deferred at the April 15, 2019 Regular Afternoon Council meeting.