Surrey accelerates housing development with new pilot program, task force

Josh Gaglardi, founder and president of Orion Construction, has been appointed to Surrey’s new Development Approval Process Improvement Task Force as the city accelerates efforts to deliver more housing. The initiative includes a one-year pilot program to streamline development permits for houseplexes, significantly reducing approval timelines and fees to enable faster project starts. Gaglardi’s participation reflects Orion’s experience navigating complex approvals and its growing role in shaping more efficient, pro-housing development practices in Surrey. Read the full article here.