The government of British Columbia has purchased land for a new development project in Saanich, aimed at providing more affordable homes near transit access. The plan includes the construction of hundreds of new homes, retail and commercial spaces, as well as amenities such as child care and a transit hub.
SAANICH, B.C. — British Columbia 's government is spearheading a new public development project on Vancouver Island aimed at bringing more affordable homes closer to transit access .
Eby says the plan is to build "hundreds" of new homes, retail and commercial capacity, on the site, along with possible amenities such as child care, public spaces and a transit hub. Eby says government got involved in the real estate development because of a "paradox" where people who use transit in B.C. are often priced out of homes close to those options.
British Columbia Government Affordable Homes Vancouver Island Transit Access Development Project Saanich Retail Commercial Amenities Child Care Transit Hub
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