Strata | 16 & 22 fl | Proposed

[tomh009]

Until we end up with a general zoning variance than mandates affordable housing components in all new residential developments, and not just a paltry sum into a "to be built elsewhere" pot, it will be very difficult for cities to see new affordable housing units in new construction.

Elsewhere can make sense at times as high-end condos have expensive land and expensive construction costs. Far too often that contribution is pitifully small, though, maybe enough to build one unit or something.

And then there is Waterloo, where they won't even bother with a contribution.