Prince George has experienced a 27% increase in home starts through the first seven months of 2016.
The new total sits at 210 compared to 165 from the same period last year.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Analyst, Taylor Pardy says while the city is making progress, cities of similar size have outpaced them.
“Kamloops for example housing starts are up 55% with 370 starts compared to 239 in the first seven months last year. It is a similar story in Vernon thanks to a big boost which puts them at 373.”
Housing starts in BC’s Urban Areas came in at 43,143 in July which is an increase from the 41,485 units in June.
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