99% of new residential homes in Metro Vancouver built in populated areas led to a 30.7% drop in single-detached homes from 2016 to 2021.

99% of new residential homes in Metro Vancouver are built in populated areas, leading to a decline in single-detached homes and urban sprawl. British Columbia saw the largest drop in single-detached homes being built between 2016 and 2021, with the share of newly built detached homes decreasing from 46.4% in 2016 to 15.7%. This shift could impact people's satisfaction with their housing situations.

May 08, 2024
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