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Council Blocks 349-Unit Housing Near UVic | Vancouver News
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Saanich council just killed a major housing project near UVic—349 rental units planned for seven lots turned into two six-story buildings—but they voted 6-2 to block it. The twist? The lots hadn’t been officially consolidated yet, and only part of the site was in the province’s transit-oriented zone, giving the city leverage. Council members cited density concerns despite acknowledging the housing crunch, while the developer warned financing hinged on approval and promised big infrastructure returns. Two dissenting voices argued the community desperately needs this kind of housing near transit and universities, especially family-sized units, saying the council was overplaying technicalities at the expense of real need.
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