The community response comes after the developers tweaked a rezoning application in November 2021 so there would be fewer overall units and more below-market rentals.
“While the final decision on this site will be up to Vancouver city council, as housing minister I support Vancouver approving and getting built as much rental housing as possible given the depth and breadth of our current housing crisis in the region and the city,” Ebe said late Monday.
Allowing it to proceed would give more housing choice to those who can afford it, and maybe relieve some pressure on rents, although not by much since it is only one building.
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