Richmond Planning Committee Meeting: Housing Agreements and Metro 2050 Response
Reporter The Richmond Planning Committee meeting on December 3, 2024, addressed key issues including the approval of two Housing Agreements (Bylaws…
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Richmond Introduces $10 Million Grant to Boost Affordable Housing
The City of Richmond has unveiled a $10 million grant initiative to promote the development of more than 220 affordable…
Rezoning of 5120 and 5140 Williams Road for Duplex Development
The Planning Committee reviewed a rezoning application for two properties (5120 and 5140 Williams Road) to allow for the construction…
Lansdowne Centre Redevelopment: Housing Agreements for Affordable and Market Rental Units
The Planning Committee reviewed and approved two bylaws, 10569 and 10570, authorizing housing agreements with Vanprop Investments Ltd. for the…
Richmond City Council’s Response to Metro Vancouver’s Affordable Housing Amendment
The City of Richmond reviewed Metro Vancouver's proposed amendment to the Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy, specifically concerning the alignment…
Richmond Planning Committee Meeting: Rezoning Applications, LEMR Program Update, and Building Code Changes
The Richmond Planning Committee meeting on November 5, 2024, addressed several key issues. The committee approved rezoning applications for 5300…
Richmond Housing Priorities Grant Program Approval
The General Purposes Committee approved the framework for a Housing Priorities Grant Program, designed to utilize $10 million in Canada…
Richmond’s Low-End Market Rental (LEMR) Program Update
This report recommends updating Richmond's LEMR program to ensure financial viability for developers and operators while maintaining affordability for...