Category Archives: Affordable Housing

Affordable housing, with a focus on secondary suites.

Camosun College to build student housing on Lansdowne campus

Back in early 2020, we posted about Camosun College’s master plan for the Lansdowne campus. The Interurban campus was included too, but our Camosun community has geographic limits! Today, CHEK news is reporting that the BC government is giving a … Continue reading

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May 18, 2023 board minutes

The minutes of the May 18, 2023 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.

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April 13, 2023 board minutes

The minutes of the April 13, 2023 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.

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Guest Speaker Patrick Condon: Land Price Impact on Affordable Housing

You may view a recording of this event here (https://camosuncommunityassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/video1223581896.mp4). The CCA in partnership with the MTCA invite community members to an online lecture with guest speaker Patrick Condon. Patrick Condon is the James Taylor chair In Landscape and Livable … Continue reading

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Public Hearing: Rezoning and Development Variance Permit Application for 3385, 3399, 3401 and 3405 Shelbourne Street 

The Rezoning and Development Variance Permit Application for 3385, 3399, 3401 and 3405 Shelbourne Street will be considered by Saanich Council at a Special Council – Public Hearing to be held The development proposed by Abstract Developments has been posted … Continue reading

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Housing: investors impact on supply & demand

The Vancouver Sun has published an op-ed by Arny Wise that expresses his observations regarding the current housing crisis. Mr. Wise, an urban planner and retired developer, focuses on the impact that investors have on new housing being created, making … Continue reading

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January 12, 2023 board minutes

The minutes of the January 12, 2023 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.

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November 10, 2022 board minutes

The minutes of the November 10, 2022 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.

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October 13, 2022 board minutes

The minutes of the October 13, 2022 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.

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September 8, 2022 board minutes

The minutes of the September 8, 2022 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.

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