LOOKING AHEAD TO THE NEW YEAR …
It’s safe to say that all of us are looking forward to some well-deserved rest and reprieve during this holiday season. It’s been a tough year for this industry with…
ALL WE WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS LOWER DCCs…
Instead of writing to the big man in red, maybe it’s time we asked the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure for this year’s holiday wish list. Development Cost Charges (DCCs)…
From vintage to visionary: a journey to a smart, sustainable home.
Five years ago, Mark Liptok and his wife embarked on an inspiring journey to downsize from their family home while retaining enough space to entertain their large family and grandchildren.…
AND THE DECISION IS …
How did we get here? On July 13, 2016, Council approved the Zero Emissions Building Plan that was developed with industry and established a regulatory framework to set and progressively…
He’s Making A List and Checking it Twice…
Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice. In May 2023, the new Housing Supply Act and Housing Supply Regulation came into effect, giving the BC Government the authority to set…
BC GOVERNMENT ROLLS OUT THE MINISTRIES AND MINISTERS …
With apologies, that the Monday Morning Briefing didn’t get to your email this morning, we wanted to hold off and share the government announcements that took place earlier today. With…
November 2024 – GR WINS
This past year has been pivotal for housing advocacy, with significant government actions to expedite housing delivery in Metro Vancouver. HAVAN has actively engaged at both municipal and provincial levels,…
The Alberni Tower by Kengo Kuma
The Alberni Tower is a 43-storey residential skyscraper that just concluded construction in downtown Vancouver last year. It is located in the popular Coal Harbour neighborhood where visitors will also…
HAVAN GOVERNMENT RELATIONS TEAM: Working for You!
Research, Education, and Advocacy Focus: Trusted Advisors to Municipal Governments This past year has been a pivotal one for housing advocacy, with significant actions taken by government to expedite housing…
PROVINCIAL ELECTION UPDATE…Every Vote Counts!
Here we are, nine days post-election day, still waiting for final results in what is a razor-thin margin in which one riding change could mean the difference between a minority…
A LOOK AT NEW LEADERSHIP…
HAVAN’s 2024/2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COUNCIL CHAIRS ANNOUNCED Vancouver, BC – Members of the Homebuilders Association Vancouver (HAVAN) elected Alisa Aragon-Lloyd, founder and CEO, Bridgestone Financing Pros as their 2024/2025 Chair at…
ANALYZING BC’s PROVINCIAL ELECTION HOUSING PLATFORMS: THE STAKES FOR OUR INDUSTRY.
As we approach the provincial election, housing remains a critical issue for voters across BC. The ongoing housing crisis, characterized by limited supply, increased building costs, market uncertainty, and regulatory…
ADAPTABLE HOMES – 12 Tips to Help You Design Your Forever Home and Age-in-Place
As the saying goes – “your home is your castle”, it’s your safe place, a place you make memories, grow your family, enjoy friends old and new, meet new neighbours,…
Why Are Big-Name Developers Writing Letter to the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors?
Around this time last year, it was announced that the Metro Vancouver Regional District was planning to more than double — even triple, in some cases — its Water DCC…
Provincial and Local Government Elected Officials Meet Next Week….
Next week in Vancouver the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) will be hosting its annual convention, a gathering of over 2,000 local government elected officials, influencers and provincial government representatives. For over…
HOUSING ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUE TO ROLL IN…
EXPANSION OF 30-YEAR AMORTIZATIONS AND INCREASED INSURED MORTGAGE CAP At a press conference this morning, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland announced significant reforms to the Canadian…
IN RETROSPECT, SOME THINGS CHANGE, AND SOME THINGS REMAIN THE SAME …
It is with a heavy heart that I write this guest edition of MMB. Ron Rapp and I knew each other in Toronto, where he held a senior position with…
UNITING A COLLECTIVE VOICE TO ADDRESS THE HOUSING CRISIS …
As we look forward to the fall, the pending provincial election is top of mind. HAVAN, with our 1,100 members across the Lower Mainland’s 21 municipalities, collectively represent a powerful…
10 Essential Tips for Designing and Renovating Small Living Rooms
Designing and renovating a small living room can be a delightful challenge. With the right strategies, you can transform even the coziest of spaces into a stylish, functional area that…
THE ONGOING QUEST TO BUILD HOMES, AFFORDABLY …
The need for affordable housing solutions has never been more urgent. While advancements in building science have paved the way for more energy-efficient and sustainable homes, they are not a…
