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4. Healthy Zero-Carbon Buildings / 4.1. Avoid carbon pollution and improve energy efficiency and resilience to climate impact... / B1. Update City policies and bylaws for new construction to rapidly phase out operational... /

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)

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.

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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