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Victoria City Council passes Missing Middle Housing Initative

It’s been a long time coming, but the Missing Middle Housing Initiative has been passed by Victoria City Council.

Missing Middle will allow houseplexes and corner townhouses in addition to single-family homes in traditional residential areas of the city.

Councillor Matt Dell tweeted about the passing of the initiative, explaining that the change will permit six units on every single-family lot in the city.

“This innovative policy will build more housing, address climate change, and create vibrant neighbourhoods,” Dell added.

According to the city, much of Victoria is still only zoned for single-family homes. Building Missing Middle housing requires a rezoning, which can be a long and complex process—which may explain why older homes are often replaced with more expensive single-family homes.

The goal is to create more home and housing choices, and to expedite the process. Missing Middle homes that meet established design guidelines can proceed to construction, without the need for a rezoning.



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