At least one B.C. community is concerned the province is missing the mark with its housing targets and is looking for backing to lobby the government to make changes.
Parksville officials would like to see the province adjust how it determines a community's housing target, to include factors such as water system capacity, climate resiliency and healthcare infrastructure.
Council voted to send a resolution by Coun. Joel Grenz to the UBCM convention in the fall. The annual convention provides a chance for local government to meet, share ideas and take a united position on issues.
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The motion calls on the province to prioritize housing growth and densification in regions that demonstrate long-term resilience to climate change and natural disasters.
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If the province wants municipalities to build more housing, he said, then it must provide the doctors, infrastructure and transit that a growing population requires.
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The motion also asks the provincial government to provide technical and financial support to local governments to assess infrastructure, water supply and climate resilience as part of the housing target planning process.
The UBCM convention is set for Sept. 22 to Sept. 26 in Victoria.
