Township Tackles Affordable Housing

Langley Township Takes Steps Toward Affordable Housing: What It Means for Brookswood

Langley Township is advancing plans to bring more affordable housing to the community—an important development for residents, landowners, and developers alike. On May 13, Township council unanimously endorsed the first steps in creating a new affordable housing project that could significantly impact the housing landscape in our area, including Brookswood.

A New Vision for Housing Affordability

The Township is eyeing two municipally owned parcels near the Willowbrook and Yorkson areas as potential sites for the first affordable rental housing developments under this initiative. The project will be pursued in partnership with BC Housing and non-profit housing providers, offering below-market rental units for low to moderate-income individuals and families.

The housing types could include townhomes, low-rise apartments, or other multi-family configurations—aligned with the growing demand for more diverse and inclusive housing options in Langley.

Why This Matters for Brookswood

While the first projects are not directly in Brookswood, this initiative is a clear signal that the Township is serious about addressing housing needs across all neighborhoods. With the new Brookswood-Fernridge Community Plan encouraging increased density, this affordable housing momentum could support future zoning amendments, funding opportunities, or policy shifts that make it easier for small-scale developers and landowners in Brookswood to contribute to housing solutions.

Opportunities for Local Developers and Homeowners

This shift opens up long-term opportunities:

• Potential grants or incentives for developments that include affordable housing components.

• Stronger political will to support rezoning or subdivision applications tied to community benefit.

• Public-private partnerships may become more common, offering new ways to participate in community building.

Stay Informed and Get Involved

As Langley Township explores partnerships and development plans, residents and stakeholders in Brookswood should stay engaged. Whether you're a homeowner curious about your land’s potential, or a developer looking to align with future municipal goals, now is the time to pay attention.

Follow our Brookswood Development Info blog for updates on local planning, land use, and how policy changes like this could impact property values, development potential, and future community growth.