Vancouver is the only city in BC with it’s own building code – an extra step for people seeking to build more housing in our city.
The Vancouver Liberals will remove the Vancouver Building Code and align our city with the rest of the province, simplifying the process of housing construction.
We will also consolidate the twelve departments that currently approve new housing construction into just one, making applications and approvals a smoother process.
The Canadian dream for young people to build a career, put down roots, and start a family is dying as rising costs push them out.
Vancouver has one of the oldest populations of any city in Canada – and it’s only getting older as young people continue to leave.
As mayor, Kareem Allam’s top priority is to bring back young people by creating more good jobs and building more affordable housing in every part of the city.