83-87 Weber St E | 32 fl | Proposed

[ZEBuilder]

I think the council is asking for more density, and that's driving the increase in height more than the (somewhat) affordable units.

Council legally can't require affordable units because of the changes to the planning act, that is until inclusionary zoning comes in. Council can ask for an increase in density which is what is happening but they can't ask a developer to increase the height for more affordable units. What Vive is doing is technically above and beyond what council can require, yes 80% of market isn't affordable but it's a hell of a lot better than nothing.