As Vancouver grows, so does the need for new City facilities. New developments create a demand for:

• Parks and libraries
• Childcare facilities
• Cultural facilities
• Community centres, rinks, and pools
• non-profit and social housing
• Bikeways and greenways
• Streets and transportation infrastructure
• Police stations and fire halls

Some of the funding for these facilities comes from Development Cost Levies (DCLs) and Community Amenity Contributions (CACs).

DCLs and CACs are fees applied to new developments. DCLs and CACs are used to support new City facilities and amenities.

Guiding principles

The City manages the increased demands for facilities by following this set of guiding principles:

• Community liveability should be maintained as the city grows
• New developments should contribute to the cost of growth and their impact on the community
• The cost of City facilities and services should be shared between new and existing developments
• The economic impact should not affect development or housing affordability
• The City's system should be consistent, transparent, simple, and flexible