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Saanich council just approved 251 new housing units across three projects — two on Quadra Street and one near UVic — to tackle the region’s housing crunch, even as the municipal election looms. The UVic project, in a transit-oriented zone, adds 59 rentals and faces provincial height limits, while Quadra Street gets a 104-unit rental and an 88-unit condo, plus commercial space to boost community ties. Developers are honoring local history, funding affordable housing, and bringing car-share services — all while navigating neighbor concerns. Council’s move signals a firm commitment to building more homes where it makes sense, despite the pushback.

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