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Planning and Development Job Postings in Around Town
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The Comox Valley Regional District, Comox and Campbell River currently have job postings for various positions related to Planning and Development.
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Highlights In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Port Alberni: Construction has started on a 22 unit BC Housing project.
- Ucluelet: Wild Pacific Camp proposes eight two storey cabins.
- Courtenay: Proposed nine unit work-live housing development.
Active Real Estate Listings Continue to Increase in Around
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Last month, active listings in the VIREB areas continued to increase with single-family homes climbing by 142 per cent from July 2021, condos are up 91 per cent, and townhouses are up 107 per cent.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Tofino: A three-storey building proposed with commercial and 20 residential.
- Port Alberni: Construction is underway for a 102-unit building.
- Port Hardy: A DP approved for 8 residential units.
- Recall Notice: DeWALT Sliding Compound Miter Saws
Building Links Second Quarter Building Permit Statistics
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The first half of 2022 Building Permit statistics are showing a downward trend in the number of permits issued between the Comox Valley and Campbell River, from 600 in 2021 to 457 in 2022. The number of residential permits, including renovations, new builds and multi-family have decreased by 30%, while commercial permits have decreased by 17%.
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Comox Valley: 54 lot subdivision on Mount Washington
- Comox: Tenders to be released soon for the Marine Services Building
- Comox Valley to Campbell River: 2022 Building Permit statistics summary
Cumberland Streamlining Densification Process in Around Town
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The Village of Cumberland is in the process of simplifying the approval process for new developments, specifically for accessory dwelling units (ADU).
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Comox Valley: BC Transit seeking property for a new publicly owned transit operation facility.
- Campbell River: 28 lots proposed in Phase 4 near Old Petersen Road.
- Courtenay: Approvals moving forward for 20 lots in an intentional affordable neighbourhood.
VICA Offers Construction 101 Bootcamp in Around Town
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Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) will be holding live on-line bootcamps where participants can expect to gain valuable insight into the various industry stakeholders and their roles/responsibilities, construction documents and contracts, risk management, construction law, bidding and tendering, and more!
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In this Week’s Issue of Building Links
- Cumberland: Proposed 31 lots with a mix of single family, live-work, and multi-family.
- Comox: Proposed 18 acre, 29,000 sq.ft. freight distribution centre.
- Ucluelet: Tender issued for $1.2 million Village Green Revitalization project.
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