Surrey Leader – Parking cap for condos gets cool reception at Metro.

A trend towards less vehicle ownership and fewer people driving has prompted Metro Vancouver officials to recommend caps on how many parking spaces are built into new apartment and condo buildings, particularly those near public transit.

A survey by Metro staff found strata buildings have 18 to 35 per cent more parking stalls than are actually required by residents – a vast waste of unused space.

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East Richmond could swell four times.

The east Richmond community of Hamilton could grow by up to four times, depending on what locals want to see happen.

Home to almost 5,000 people, Hamilton has long considered itself to be the forgotten child in terms of the services it receives from the City of Richmond.