Once on the province's housing "naughty list," Maple Ridge appears to be a city reformed.

The B.C. housing minister wrote to Maple Ridge city council about surpassing its target for new housing, as set by the province, last year.

"I commend the city for exceeding its first-year housing target of 612 new net units by delivering 751 net new units," noted Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs in correspondence dated Oct. 8.

"I also note the city has several projects at various stages of the development approval process that, if completed, could support the city in achieving housing targets in future years."

Boyle said further she is encouraged by the city's "innovative policies, streamlining of processes, strategic planning and implementation of new digital tools that

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