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BC Launches DASH Program to Streamline Housing Approvals

11/22/2025

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British Columbia launched the Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing (DASH) program to speed up approvals and construction.
Housing Minister Christine Boyle says it will address housing affordability and supply issues.
The tool lets architects design multi-family projects efficiently, according to consultant Stephan Corriveau, who says it could improve efficiency by integrating bylaws into the system.
Casey Edge of Victoria Residential Builders Association questions whether the program can simplify complex municipal approvals.

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British Columbia launched the Digitally Accelerated Standardized Housing (DASH) program to speed up approvals and construction.
Housing Minister Christine Boyle says it will address housing affordability and supply issues.
The tool lets architects design multi-family projects efficiently, according to consultant Stephan Corriveau, who says it could improve efficiency by integrating bylaws into the system.
Casey Edge of Victoria Residential Builders Association questions whether the program can simplify complex municipal approvals.