Michael Geller

In this discussion, Peter Waldkirch, a pro-housing advocate and Director of Abundant Housing Vancouver, joins Michael Geller, a former property developer and city planner, to unpack the startling 20-year low in Metro Vancouver home sales in 2025. They dissect the reasons behind buyers' hesitation, like economic uncertainty and changing market psychology. Geller emphasizes the need for family-sized units while Waldkirch calls for systemic planning reforms to alleviate the housing shortage. Both agree on the importance of pre-zoning to expedite housing approvals.