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flag British Columbia’s new zoning rules have sparked a surge in multi-unit housing on single-family lots since 2024.

flag Since July 2024, British Columbia cities have seen a significant rise in multi-unit housing on single-family lots due to new provincial zoning rules. flag Burnaby issued 126 permits, Surrey received 604 applications and approved 317, Kelowna saw a 155% surge in infill applications, and Vancouver approved 218 of 549 applications. flag Victoria, after initial low interest, saw increased activity following policy updates. flag Despite neighborhood concerns over construction and change, experts say resistance mirrors past pushback against basement suites and laneway homes, which eventually gained acceptance as communities adapted.

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