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Peninsula Mayor’s Annual Breakfast February 20, 2014
Saanich Penisula Workforce Housing
Saanich Peninsula Workforce Housing Tim Wake February 2014 www.?mwake.ca
Saanich Peninsula Workforce Housing Tim Wake February 2014 www.?mwake.ca
Today’s Agenda
Five Questions
1. What are we hearing about housing in Saanich?
2. How affordable is our housing?
3. What have we been doing about it?
4. Are we making progress?
5. What else can we do?
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What are we hearing?
Survey by Sidney and North Saanich Industrial Group
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• difficulty finding enough skilled workers
• community resilience?
• cost to commute estimated at $5,000 per yr
74% of our workforce commutes in from other communities
• payroll dollars to other communities
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Workforce Interest in Housing
27% interested in Rental Housing • Townhouse & Apartment • Up to $1200 per month rent
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Workforce Interest in Housing
44% want to Purchase
• Condo, Townhouse & Single Family
• $200,000 - $500,000
Current Availability in Saanich
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The Housing Continuum
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How affordable is our housing?
Median Multiple
Median House Price divided by
Gross Annual Median Household Income
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What is affordable?
Canadian Housing Affordability Median Multiple by City
City Multiple Vancouver BC 10.3
Victoria BC 6.9
Toronto ON 6.2
Kelowna BC 5.9
Montreal QC 4.7
Calgary AB 4.3
Winnipeg MN 3.9
Ottawa ON 3.8
St. John NB 2.5
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10th Annual Demographia International Housing Survey (2013: 3rd Quarter)
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Canadian Housing Affordability Median Multiple by City
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
St. John NB
Ottawa ON
Winnipeg MB
Calgary AB
Montreal QC
Kelowna BC
Toronto ON
Victoria BC
Vancouver BC
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10th Annual Demographia International Housing Survey (2013: 3rd Quarter)
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Observations
• Most communities plan but do not act on the plan
• The housing stakeholder committee or housing organization is key
• Success is the delivery of housing, not just the plan
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What have we been doing?
Central Saanich
Sidney
North Saanich
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Central Saanich 1999 OCP
• Support for development of diverse housing types
2000 Housing Needs Assessment • Gaps in Affordable Housing
2007 Secondary Suites Study 2009 Housing Capacity Analysis 2012 Residential Densification Study
• Expanded existing housing policies
2013 OCP • Provide a range of housing oppportunities
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Sidney 2007 OCP
• Varied permitted residential densities • Considered bonus density • Encouraged secondary suites • Encouraged mixed-use developments
2013 OCP • Provides for a range of housing opportunities • Walkable neighbourhoods • Ensure adequate housing for a range of income levels • 10% affordable rental, cohousing or co-op
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Sidney
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October 2012
North Saanich
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2008 2013
North Saanich 2008 North Saanich Housing Strategy • 10 Recommendations
Changes in regulation for • Secondary suites and dwellings • Moderate density townhomes • Small lot single family
Housing education and advocacy, OCP amendments, implementation plan
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North Saanich 2013 Housing Strategy Implementation Plan
11 Recommendations
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Areas for Rezoning Priority Objectives
Locations for Density Communication
Containment Boundary Seniors Housing
Servicing Priorities Regional Growth Strategy
Design Guidelines OCP Update
North Saanich 2013 Housing Strategy Implementation Plan
11 Recommendations
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Areas for Rezoning Priority Objectives
Locations for Density Communication
Containment Boundary Seniors Housing
Servicing Priorities Regional Growth Strategy
Design Guidelines OCP Update
And…..
North Saanich 2013 Housing Strategy Implementation Plan
11 Recommendations
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Areas for Rezoning Priority Objectives
Locations for Density Communication
Containment Boundary Seniors Housing
Servicing Priorities Regional Growth Strategy
Design Guidelines OCP Update
And…..
MORE PLANNING
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Are we making progress?
Planning Progress ✓ Yes
More Purpose Built Rental Stock ? Affordable Homeownership Program ✗ No
Affordable Homeownership Units Built ✗ No
% Resident Workforce Increasing ✗ No
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Tools Used in BC
Secondary Suites Density Bonus
Conversion Control Inclusionary Zoning
Densification Allowing Infill
Housing Commitment in Community Plan Affordable Housing Strategy
Encouraging Smaller Units Communication with Senior Government
Housing Agreements for New Development Real Estate Escrow Interest Grants
Housing Fund Demolition Controls
Waive DCC’s and Fees on New Rental Municipal / Non-Profit Partnerships
Below Market Land Lease Resale Price Restrictions
Donating Land or Facilities Affordable Housing Definition
Standard of Maintenance Bylaws Expedited Approval Process
Conversion Fees Public Private Partnerships
Exemption form Parking Requirements Levy DCC’s to Create Housing
Land Banking Housing Organization
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Eight Commonly Used Tools
Inclusionary Zoning Housing Fund
Secondary Suites Land Banking
Density Bonus Housing Organization
Resale Price Controls Partnerships
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Will the situation improve?
If we continue in the current direction, will we reduce the shortage of
workforce housing in our community?
It is not likely.
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Will the situation improve?
If we continue in the current direction, will the percentage of the workforce that is resident in Sidney/Saanich
increase?
Not likely.
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Why not? Market driven solutions will only create “low end of market” housing. Creating affordable rental and homeownership requires active facilitation.
How is the private sector going to create housing at 20% - 40% below market? Even if they could, why would they?
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What else can we do?
1. Gather the Housing Stakeholders in the Community
2. Create a Common Vision for Housing
3. Confirm the Nature of the Housing Needs
4. Identify Sites with Community Housing Potential
5. Form Partnerships to Achieve Common Goals
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What else can we do?
6. Assign Responsibility and Accountability
7. Prepare a Development Plan
8. Initiate /Facilitate Housing Development
9. Measure Results
10. Review Lessons Learned and Repeat the Process
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What else can we do?
6. Assign Responsibility and Accountability
Who is going to wake up every morning thinking:
“My job is to see that housing units are being built”
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Examples Langford
SFU Verdant
Whistler
Attainable Homes Calgary
Saanich Peninsula Workforce Housing Tim Wake February 2014 www.?mwake.ca
Eight Commonly Used Tools
Inclusionary Zoning Housing Fund
Secondary Suites Land Banking
Density Bonus Housing Organization
Resale Price Controls Partnerships
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Who are the housing stakeholders?
• Elected Officials • Municipal Planning Staff, CAO, CFO
• Developers, Design Professionals • Builders, Contractors, Housing Consultants
• Non-Profit Housing Organizations
• Realtors, Residents
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Partnerships
Municipality Private Sector Development
Housing Organization
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Partnerships
Municipality Private Sector Development
Housing Organization
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Gather the stakeholders,
Collaborate
Form Partnerships and
Start Building!
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Thanks.
Questions?
Like a copy of this presentation? email tim@timwake.ca
Saanich Penisula Workforce Housing
Saanich Peninsula Workforce Housing Tim Wake February 2014 www.?mwake.ca
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