OneCity proposes 4,000 affordable homes on city-owned land
OneCity published its housing platform on 2 October, committing to build affordable housing on municipal land and to allow taller buildings in every neighbourhood.
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OneCity published its housing platform on 2 October 2026, committing to build 4,000 affordable homes on city-owned land and to allow taller buildings across the city. The party says it would use federal funding and new construction methods for the homes, though the platform does not include a cost estimate or a delivery timeline.
The platform is the party's own statement. Every figure and commitment below comes from that page and has not been independently verified.
What the platform says about new housing
OneCity says it would build 4,000 affordable homes on land the City of Vancouver already owns, combining federal funding with what the party calls innovative construction methods. The platform does not name specific sites, set a completion date, or show how the 4,000 figure was calculated.
On zoning, the party says it would allow 4-storey buildings and corner stores in every neighbourhood and 6-storey buildings near city centres where local conditions support it. The platform describes this as ending an apartment ban. OneCity also says it would make it easier to build on small lots and allow more building shapes, such as courtyard buildings, city-wide.
What the platform says about tenants
The platform proposes reducing the qualifying period for tenant relocation protections from one year to six months. Under the current City of Vancouver policy, a tenant must have lived in a unit for at least one year before becoming eligible for relocation support when a landlord redevelops their building. OneCity says it would expand this protection policy city-wide, covering areas where it does not currently apply.
The party also says it would restore a funded Renters' Office at City Hall with dedicated staff to support tenants. The platform proposes allowing mid-size apartment buildings near commercial streets such as Main Street and 4th Avenue, and introducing rules to allow pets in rental housing.
What the platform does not include
The platform does not provide a budget for any of its proposals. The 4,000-homes target is the only numerical commitment in the housing section. No timeline is given for any of the zoning changes or for the Renters' Office. The party also proposes a community land trust strategy and a Vancouver Shelter Standard without specifying costs, targets, or timelines for either.
OneCity's City Council candidates are Caitlin Stockwell, Frances Bula, Iona Bonamis (陶思穎), Jarrett Hagglund, and Lucy Maloney. You can read the party's full candidate list at /parties/onecity.
Vancouver's municipal election takes place on 17 October 2026. Advance voting is open now. See /where-to-vote for locations and hours.
Questions this story answers
What does OneCity say it will do about affordable housing?
OneCity's platform, published on 2 October 2026, says the party would build 4,000 affordable homes on city-owned land. The party says it would use federal funding and new construction methods to do this, though it has not published a cost estimate or a timeline on its platform page. The proposal is called 'The Peoples' Builder' in the platform.
Would OneCity allow taller buildings in Vancouver neighbourhoods?
OneCity's platform says it would allow 4-storey buildings and corner stores in every neighbourhood across Vancouver, and 6-storey buildings near city centres where local conditions support it. The party says this would end what it calls Vancouver's apartment ban. These changes would apply city-wide under the platform.
What is the Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy?
The Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy is a City of Vancouver rule that sets out what landlords must do for tenants who are displaced by redevelopment. Under the current rules, tenants must have lived in a unit for one year before they qualify for these protections. OneCity's platform says it would reduce that qualifying period to six months and expand the policy city-wide.
Does OneCity propose anything for renters beyond the protection policy?
OneCity's platform also proposes restoring a dedicated Renters' Office at City Hall, with staff to support tenants. The platform says this office would be funded. The party also proposes a community land trust strategy and a Vancouver Shelter Standard, though the platform does not describe costs or implementation timelines for either.
What is a community land trust and what does OneCity say about it?
A community land trust is a non-profit organization that holds land in order to keep housing on it permanently affordable. OneCity's platform says it would establish a city-wide strategy for acquiring land through community land trusts. The platform does not include a budget or a target number of properties for this proposal.
Which OneCity candidates are running for City Council?
OneCity is running five candidates for Vancouver City Council in the October 17 election: Caitlin Stockwell, Frances Bula, Iona Bonamis (陶思穎), Jarrett Hagglund, and Lucy Maloney. City Council is the body that sets zoning rules and decides on major housing policies in Vancouver.
When did OneCity publish this housing platform?
The OneCity housing platform page was released on 2 October 2026, based on the page's server metadata. It appeared in the party's website sitemap and was not previously visible. The election takes place on 17 October 2026.
Where can I read OneCity's full housing platform?
OneCity published the housing platform at onecityvancouver.ca/platform/housing. You can also read about the other parties running in Vancouver's 2026 municipal election at /parties/onecity on this site, and compare housing positions across parties at /compare.
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- OneCity housing platformonecityvancouver.ca
- OneCity Vancouver party page on voche.mevoche.me
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