Daniel Oleksiuk
Daniel Oleksiuk is a fellow for Sightline Institute and a lawyer, writer, and organizer. He was on the City of Vancouver’s Renters Advisory Committee for four years and co-founded Abundant Housing Vancouver in 2016. Before that, he worked as a policy analyst for British Columbia’s Ministry of Housing and Social Development and for the United Nations Development Programme’s China office.
Daniel Oleksiuk
Daniel Oleksiuk
To Build Fast, Think Small
How re-legalizing small apartment buildings would spur the homes city dwellers need now.
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Worried about Infrastructure Costs? Then End the Apartment Ban
Allowing more homes, in all shapes and sizes, makes it easier and cheaper for communities to tackle infrastructure challenges.
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It’s (Past) Time for British Columbia to Legalize Roommates
Another piece of the puzzle to make housing more affordable in the province—and keep up with southern neighbors Washington and Oregon.
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British Columbia Just Took First Place in Pro-Housing Policy
In just one month in 2023, the province legalized fourplexes, allowed apartment buildings up to 20 stories near all transit stations, eliminated public hearings for plan-compliant buildings, ended parking requirements in transit-oriented districts, and announced that it is considering single-stair reform.
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Getting Beyond the Detached House in Vancouver, BC
How a flexible “Plex” design could add lower-cost homes, green space, and walkable, vibrant neighborhoods—fast—across housing-strapped cities.
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The Ambitious Housing Plans at the Center of Vancouver, BC’s, October Election
No longer a political third rail, parties are vying for votes with big promises to build abundant homes in one the world’s priciest cities. They could set a gold standard for North America.
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How Low Taxes Lead to High Home Prices in Vancouver, BC
And how taxing land value can cool speculation and unlock affordability.
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Confining Rental Homes to Busy Streets Is a Devil’s Bargain
Why Vancouver should allow more rental homes on quiet, local streets.
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Will Vancouver Grow as Fast as Its Suburbs?
A draft 30-year plan calls for limiting growth in Vancouver, pushing new residents to the suburbs.
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