How The City Of Vancouver Can Speed Up Its Development Approval Process

Vancouver developers express frustration over slow rezoning applications and development permits approval process. The city has improved permit processing times for some housing types but struggles with multi-family projects. Developers propose merging rezoning and permit processes to expedite approvals. The city is considering concurrent processes to shorten timelines. New legislation permitting fees without rezoning may aid project financing. Streamlining these processes could lessen uncertainty and costs for developers, accelerating housing development.