11-01-2019, 09:43 AM
Yes, when I was writing "more than 2000 square feet," I had new single family home's in mind. The majority of Canadian households live in single family homes, and it's a big majority for families with children. I've read different figures for that, but they're never less than 2,000 square feet- the actual average might be a lot larger by now.
That's a good point about usable floor space and a more efficient space with a single-level floor plan. By the same token, you can absolutely fit three bedrooms in 1,400 square feet. Plenty of houses are smaller with three bedrooms. And it can be done with two exterior walls, too. There doesn't need to be very many of them, just some number.
Vancouver has had requirements for a while, and the requirement is now 10% three-bedroom units and 25% two-bedroom units.
That's a good point about usable floor space and a more efficient space with a single-level floor plan. By the same token, you can absolutely fit three bedrooms in 1,400 square feet. Plenty of houses are smaller with three bedrooms. And it can be done with two exterior walls, too. There doesn't need to be very many of them, just some number.
Vancouver has had requirements for a while, and the requirement is now 10% three-bedroom units and 25% two-bedroom units.