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Prince George Simplifies Housing Builds
22 Jul
Summary
- City to develop standardized house designs for easier building.
- This initiative aims to meet 1,803 housing units target by 2029.
- Standardized designs offer builders and homeowners more confidence.
The City of Prince George is creating a standardized design catalog to simplify the construction of small-scale and affordable housing. This project, researched with the non-profit Small Housing B.C., addresses the need for diverse housing shapes and sizes beyond traditional single-family homes.
Tamara White of Small Housing B.C. highlighted that standardized designs offer predictability and confidence for builders. She noted that similar catalog approaches were used historically, and the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) also offers regional design catalogs. Kelowna was cited as a B.C. case study for pre-approved designs.
This development supports Prince George's commitment to building 1,803 housing units by 2029, a target mandated by B.C.'s Housing Supply Act. City councilor Tim Bennett sees this as an opportunity to assist first-time homebuyers and downsizers, enhancing community housing options. Future steps include zoning updates and seeking proposals for standardized housing plans.
