Territorial Acknowledgement

Surrey is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Salish Peoples, including the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and Semiahma (Semiahmoo) land-based nations.

Action: B1.5 | Climate Action Tracker

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B1.5Support zero-carbon resilient affordable housing developments

Progress

On time

Not started
Planning
Implementation
Continuous

Official description

Collaborate with non-profit housing agencies, and advocate to senior governments for funding, to support and streamline zero-carbon resilient affordable housing developments

(Full action name in the CCAS)

Description

City staff collaborate with non-profit housing providers, BC Housing, and CMHC to support the development of non-market affordable housing units across Surrey. Projects funded by BC Housing are required to meet upper steps of the BC Energy Step Code with low greenhouse gas intensity (GHGI) and other sustainability requirements. See external links to learn more about BC Housing Construction Standards and Guidelines.

BC Housing Construction Standards & Guidelines

Summary and contacts

Timeline

2024 → Continuous

Shift

Is this a Quick-Start Action?

Supporting city policy

Lead and supporting divisions

Contact persons

Christa Brown
Manager, Homelessness & Housing Services
City of Surrey
Leita Martin
Senior Planner
City of Surrey
Cleo Breton
Social Planner
City of Surrey
Markus Kischnick
City of Surrey

Information updated 01/17/2025