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FAQ – Required to Redevelop or Sell My Property in TOD Area

By |2024-11-06T17:52:27-08:00October 25th, 2024|Categories: FAQ, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Am I Required to Redevelop or Sell My Property in a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Area? No, property owners in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas are not required to sell or redevelop their properties. Similar to the Official Community Plan (OCP) land use designations, TOD regulations establish the minimum allowable density and height for future developments. However, any [...]

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FAQ – Unlike Coquitlam’s Current Density Around Transit

By |2024-11-07T09:43:54-08:00October 25th, 2024|Categories: FAQ, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

How is this development different than Coquitlam’s existing density around transit? Coquitlam has had a Transit-Oriented Development Strategy for over 10 years, aimed at insuring new development around rapid transit supported higher density, was pedestrian friendly, and had a mix of land uses (e.g. retail, residential, parks) to ensure people could live, work and play close [...]

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FAQ – Permitted in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas

By |2024-11-07T09:40:38-08:00October 24th, 2024|Categories: FAQ, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

What Types of Development Are Permitted in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas Under the New Provincial Housing Legislation? The new provincial housing legislation outlines specific densities and building heights for residential and mixed-use developments in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas within Metro Vancouver. These guidelines apply to properties located near rapid-transit stations and are designed to optimize land [...]

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FAQ – Land Assembly in TOD and Non-TOD Areas

By |2024-11-06T17:54:47-08:00October 24th, 2024|Categories: FAQ, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Can I Do a Land Assembly with Properties in Both Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas and Non-TOD Areas? Yes, it is possible to assemble properties in both Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zones and non-TOD areas. However, the minimum density, building heights, and removal of residential parking requirements mandated for TOD areas by the Province do not apply to [...]

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FAQ – Land Assembly in Transit-Oriented Areas (TOA)

By |2024-11-06T17:55:39-08:00October 24th, 2024|Categories: FAQ, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

What are Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Areas? Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) areas are strategically located within 800 meters of a rapid-transit station, such as a SkyTrain station, and within 400 meters of a bus exchange or West Coast Express station. These public transit-friendly zones promote easy access to high-frequency transit systems, supporting sustainable urban growth, reducing traffic congestion, [...]

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Summary of Pros and Cons of Land Assembly

By |2024-10-10T15:43:44-07:00October 10th, 2024|Categories: FAQ, News|Tags: , , , , |

Summary of Pros and Cons of Land Assembly below: Land assembly offers several advantages and disadvantages for developers, property owners, and communities. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons: Pros of Land Assembly: Larger Development Potential: Combining multiple parcels creates a site suitable for larger and more ambitious development projects, such as high-density housing, commercial [...]

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BC Provincial Housing – New legislation that will require municipalities to approve multi-unit housing on single-family lots

By |2023-11-12T11:37:59-08:00November 12th, 2023|Categories: Blog, Coquitlam, News, 中文, 高貴林|Tags: , , |

🏠 The British Columbia government has proposed a new legislation that will require municipalities to approve multi-unit housing on single-family lots, regardless of their preference.🏠 The bill will also legalize secondary suites or laneway homes in all B.C. communities.🏠 Developers will be allowed to replace a single-family home with up to six units in neighborhoods close [...]

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