Opinion: Improve planning, build more to resolve affordability issue

As 2018 rolls in, so too do the many predictions for the new year when it comes to issues of extreme importance to British Columbians — including real estate prices and housing affordability. From dinner parties to coffee shops and always in the media, there is plenty of talk about prices, housing strategies, action plans and new taxes.
But if the last few years are an indication, making accurate predictions is a risky endeavour — especially when so many people, industry groups and g