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Is your home within 800m of a transit hub?

How does this affect my property value?

Here are 5 key points summarizing how houses within Transit Oriented Development Areas (TOA)  can increase in value:

  1. TOA  benefit from proximity to transit hubs, providing convenient access to public transportation, reducing commuting times, and lowering transportation costs.
  2. Higher-density housing and increased development in TOA can lead to improved infrastructure, services, and amenities, making these neighbourhoods more attractive to residents.
  3. Reduced parking requirements in TOA  free up space and reduce congestion, enhancing the overall living environment.
  4. Government support for TOA development, as indicated by the proposed legislation, can create a positive perception of these areas, potentially driving up property demand and values.
  5. The desirability of living in a transit-friendly and well-connected neighbourhood can lead to increased demand for properties in TOA, contributing to potential appreciation in property values over time.

Why Connie Mar should be your listing realtor for Land Assembly

Connie Mar is a seasoned and highly regarded real estate professional, specializing in land assembly in her hometown of Vancouver. With deep roots in the city and a wealth of experience, Connie Mar brings a unique and comprehensive understanding of Vancouver's real estate landscape. Her expertise extends to the intricate processes of land assembly, making her a sought-after expert in this specialized field. Born and bred in Vancouver, Connie possesses an innate knowledge of the city's neighbourhoods, market dynamics, and the ever-evolving real estate opportunities that Vancouver has to offer. Her dedication, local insights, and proven track record make Connie Mar an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to navigate the complex world of land assembly and real estate in this vibrant West Coast metropolis.

Connie Mar speaks Chinese, both Cantonese and Mandarin

Connie grew up on the West side of Vancouver, took the bus everyday to The University of British Columbia (UBC) and also went to school in Paris, France.  Connie is proud to be a Chinese Canadian who as a young girl, spent Saturday mornings honing her Cantonese language skills at True Light Chinese School in Vancouver for over 12 years.  She studied Mandarin at UBC for 3 years while obtaining her Bachelor of Science B.Sc. degree in Biology.  She is also fluent in Toi San and Yin Ping village dialects of Guangdong province.  Connie also speaks conversational French with a Parisian flair.

Hot off the press! Read about the lastest news about Transi

Dec. 2023. Provincial Policy Manual: Transit Oriented Areas (TOA)

Dec. 7, 2023. More homes added near Transit Oriented areas (TOA) in Metro Vancouver

Dec. 7, 2023. More homes added near Transit Oriented areas (TOA) in Metro Vancouver

Read about the latest update for the Provincial Policy Manual about Transit Oriented Development areas.

Dec. 7, 2023. More homes added near Transit Oriented areas (TOA) in Metro Vancouver

Dec. 7, 2023. More homes added near Transit Oriented areas (TOA) in Metro Vancouver

Dec. 7, 2023. More homes added near Transit Oriented areas (TOA) in Metro Vancouver

B.C. Premier Eby announces road map for adding 250,000 homes in next 10 years

Dec. 9, 2023. Full list of 104 transit hubs under BC's transit-oriented development legislation

Nov 8, 2023. BC government to allow high-rise residential towers up to 20 storeys near all SkyTrain

Nov 8, 2023. BC government to allow high-rise residential towers up to 20 storeys near all SkyTrain

The Government of British Columbia is providing municipal governments until the end of June 2024 to change their bylaws and policies for their provincially designated transit-oriented development (TOD) areas.

Nov 8, 2023. BC government to allow high-rise residential towers up to 20 storeys near all SkyTrain

Nov 8, 2023. BC government to allow high-rise residential towers up to 20 storeys near all SkyTrain

Nov 8, 2023. BC government to allow high-rise residential towers up to 20 storeys near all SkyTrain

The Government of BC introduced new landmark legislation today to enable significantly more residential density in the areas around major transit hubs — defined as SkyTrain stations and bus exchanges.

Is your home within 800m of a transit hub?

Legislation introduced to deliver more homes near transit hubs

News Release by the BC Government:  

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 1:50 PM


Building more homes near transit hubs is the focus of new proposed legislation aimed at speeding up the delivery of homes and encouraging more communities near the transit, services and amenities that make life better for people.

“Building more homes near transit is good for people, communities, and helps make the most of transit, infrastructure and services,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “But layers of regulations and outdated rules are stopping this kind of development from becoming a reality in too many municipalities. That’s why we are taking action to remove barriers and deliver more transit-oriented communities, faster.”

This legislation, if passed, will build on work underway to facilitate more transit-oriented development, create more livable communities and tackle the housing crisis. Earlier this year as part of Budget 2023, the Province committed approximately $400 million to deliver thousands of units at or near transit over the next 10 to 15 years by accessing land that is suitable to be acquired near transit hubs and transforming it into thriving communities.

“We’re working to leverage public lands to build more affordable housing in connected, livable communities,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “This legislation is the next step forward to help remove roadblocks and fast-track more transit-oriented development that works for people in their communities.”

In some cases in B.C., higher-density neighbourhoods have been established around transit hubs, but in other cases, restrictive zoning bylaws and parking requirements, along with delayed development approvals, continue to slow down the delivery of homes and services near transit hubs. As B.C. continues to invest significantly in transit infrastructure, it is important that this investment accommodates additional housing units to create vibrant and livable neighbourhoods.

The proposed legislation will require municipalities to designate Transit Oriented Development Areas (TOD Areas) near transit hubs. These TOD Areas are defined as land within 800 metres of a rapid transit station (e.g., SkyTrain station) and within 400 metres of a bus exchange where passengers transfer from one route to another (e.g., Newton Bus Exchange in Surrey).

In these designated TOD Areas, municipalities will be required to:

  • permit housing developments that meet provincial standards for allowable height and density. The minimum allowable height and density is based on tiers – at its highest in the centre of the TOD Area – and will differ based on the type of transit hub (SkyTrain stop/bus exchange) and a municipality’s size, population and location. Note: A full list of intended allowable standards is available in a backgrounder.
  • remove restrictive parking minimums and allow for parking to be determined by need and demand on a project-by-project basis.
  • utilize standards and details in the provincial policy manual to provide consistency in the approach to developing TOD Areas.

Municipalities will still be able to require builders and developers to add parking to accommodate people living with disabilities. Commercial parking requirements will not be affected within TOD Areas. Builders and developers will be able to build as much parking as desired for a project but will not be required to meet a minimum standard of parking units.

Modelling future scenarios cannot account for unforeseen circumstances, the changing nature of housing, real-estate markets and other factors, but preliminary analysis indicates the Province could see approximately 100,000 new units in TOD Areas in B.C. during the next 10 years.

To support the legislation, the Province will create a provincial policy manual to support municipalities with setting their site standards and moving forward with proposed housing projects.

Following the release of regulations and the policy manual in December 2023, the lands that local governments have designated for transit-oriented growth in their official community plans will be immediately captured under the new minimum allowable density requirements included in the legislation.

For the remaining TOD Areas that require local government designation, municipalities will have until June 30, 2024, to designate these areas (pending regulation). It is expected that approximately 100 TOD Areas will be designated in approximately 30 municipalities throughout B.C. within the first year of the new legislation coming into effect.

Where a local government’s current zoning allows for less density than the new provincial minimum, the new increased minimum density must be allowed by the local government. However, local governments can approve higher density at their discretion.

This proposed legislation will advance alongside the proposed small-scale, multi-unit housing legislation (SSMU). While SSMU will add increased density near transit stops, TOD Areas that have higher density will take precedence over SSMU zoning should they overlap.

This legislation is part of the Province’s Homes for People action plan. Announced in spring 2023, the plan builds on historic action to deliver housing since 2017, and sets out further actions to deliver the homes people need faster, while creating more vibrant communities throughout B.C.

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