Kelowna City Councillor Luke Stack believes affordable housing targets for the city, set out by the provincial government, are unrealistic.

During a discussion of the city's Housing Act Plan at Monday香蕉视频直播檚 (Jan. 27) meeting, Stack quoted a figure of 3,321 units over the next five years, or 664 units per annum. 

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Stack pointed out that 香蕉视频直播渋n a good year香蕉视频直播� the city might see 100 affordable units built. 

Staff noted that the HAP does not specify provincial affordable housing targets as they are a separate piece of legislation that the city is tasked with implementing. 

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Stack also expressed concern over the city taking on the role of preventing housing insecurity. 

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The councillor added that he appreciated the new definition of affordable housing in the HAP. 

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In November 2024, staff brought forward 26 draft actions aimed at achieving two key outcomes of the HAP; ensuring residents have access to suitable housing options, and maintaining a housing system that adapts to future community needs.

, directing staff to advance the objectives and action in the plan.