Mayors call it a quick, affordable solution to the growing housing problem in BC.
A new mayors task force has been formed to support the development of standardized, factory-built modular homes in an effort to address the housing crisis in British Columbia.
Yu emphasized the importance of this initiative for both addressing the housing crisis and supporting local manufacturing. "Expanding the factory-built modular housing sector will create high-paying jobs in communities across B.C.," Yu said. "This initiative not only tackles the housing shortage but also provides stable employment opportunities, contributing to the economic growth of our province.
"Municipalities across B.C. are facing increasing pressure to provide affordable housing," said Paul Binotto, spokesperson for Modular BC. "Through the B.C. Mayors Task Force, we aim to make B.C. a leader in delivering high-quality, fast, and affordable modular housing." The task force, which also includes Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley, Penticton Mayor Julius Bloomfield, Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog and Williams Lake Mayor Surinderpal Rathor, will advise Modular BC on the creation of new provincial standards for multi-family and infill modular homes.
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