Metro Vancouver could be in for a wholesale lifestyle shift in the coming decades, with planners expecting the percentage of people living in single-family homes to drop by almost half by 2051, as the housing mix shifts more toward apartments.

According to a new report from the regional government, 55 per cent of residents are expected to live in multiple-residence buildings of various sizes by the middle of the century with just 14 per cent in single-family homes.

In 2024, 26 per cent of people in the region lived in single-family homes and 46 per cent lived in apartments.

Experts say the shift is not surprising as local governments and the province seek housing solutions for the region’s growing population. But they warn it will create added burden on local services, particularly in p

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