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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


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?


What are we hearing?

Survey by Sidney and North Saanich Industrial Group


•  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


Workforce Interest in Housing

27% interested in Rental Housing •  Townhouse & Apartment •  Up to $1200 per month rent


Workforce Interest in Housing

44% want to Purchase

•  Condo, Townhouse & Single Family

•  $200,000 - $500,000

Current Availability in Saanich



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How affordable is our housing?

Median Multiple

Median House Price divided by

Gross Annual Median Household Income



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


10th Annual Demographia International Housing Survey (2013: 3rd Quarter)


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


10th Annual Demographia International Housing Survey (2013: 3rd Quarter)


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


What have we been doing?

 Central Saanich

 Sidney

 North Saanich


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


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


Sidney


October 2012

North Saanich


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


North Saanich 2013 Housing Strategy Implementation Plan

11 Recommendations


Areas for Rezoning Priority Objectives

Locations for Density Communication

Containment Boundary Seniors Housing

Servicing Priorities Regional Growth Strategy

Design Guidelines OCP Update


11 Recommendations







And…..


11 Recommendations







And…..

MORE PLANNING


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


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


Eight Commonly Used Tools

Inclusionary Zoning Housing Fund

Secondary Suites Land Banking

Density Bonus Housing Organization

Resale Price Controls Partnerships


download at www.timwake.ca


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.


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.


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?


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



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



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”


Examples Langford

SFU Verdant

Whistler

Attainable Homes Calgary


Eight Commonly Used Tools

Inclusionary Zoning Housing Fund

Secondary Suites Land Banking

Density Bonus Housing Organization

Resale Price Controls Partnerships


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


Partnerships

Municipality Private Sector Development

Housing Organization


Partnerships

Municipality Private Sector Development

Housing Organization


Gather the stakeholders,

Collaborate

Form Partnerships and

Start Building!


Thanks.

Questions?

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