A car runs more smoothly when the wheels are in perfect alignment. In other words, teamwork through co-operation and collaboration is the key to success.

Our various levels of government should be adopting that approach to tackle the housing supply and affordability crisis. Political leaders must align their actions if they hope to make headway.

They should start by addressing the tax burden, which...

Pierwell in Dunderave

Multi-use properties, often described as developments that blend residential, commercial, cultural, and recreational spaces into one location, are increasingly shaping the urban landscape. These projects are no longer limited to downtown towers or sprawling suburban complexes; they are appearing across markets worldwide, driven by shifting lifestyles, urban density pressures, and...

Fredericton city council is moving forward with a plan to significantly increase housing density in its downtown Town Plat area to accommodate a rapidly growing population. The south-core secondary municipal plan, which recently passed first and second readings, aims to double the current population by adding approximately 3,200 new housing units, or around 6,000 residents.

The plan targets a mix of...