Our City- Diverse, Informed, Together
Public Hearing - February 20th, 2019 First and Only Item - 1636 Clark Drive and 1321-1395 East 1st Avenue Imagine there was a proposal to slow the deaths from Vancouver's opioid crises, to bring families in off the street at rents they could afford, and it all complied with the neighbourhood plan. How could anyone... Continue Reading →
3084-3086 West 4th Avenue & 2010-2032 Balaclava Street Despite the abuse we've experienced attending various events over the last year, Hannah and I continue to believe in the need for civil discussion in our city. For that reason, we strongly disagree with those who desire to segregate these conversations by background, income, or neighbourhood. Unfortunately, ... Continue Reading →
Segment 1 Arbutus Link (Trafalgar to Burrard) When the upgrades to the Health Precinct (Segment 3) of the 10th Ave corridor were being planned, many were understandably concerned over the potential impact it could have on one of our regions most most valuable institutions. Fortunately, the City of Vancouver’s Engineers don't work in an echo... Continue Reading →
February 12th, 2019 – Public Hearing To say it's rare for a rezoning application to receive over 100 comments is an understatement, for a large majority to be in favour is almost unheard of. However, that's exactly the reaction that has been generated by this meeting's first item, a 5 storey rental building in East Kitsilano.... Continue Reading →
4464 Dunbar Street Everyone makes mistakes, but it takes a certain amount of courage to admit you goofed up when it's noted in an official government record. Maybe that says something about the character of the Urban Design Panel members who took a second look at this simple 5 storey mid-rise. During this project's first... Continue Reading →
Regulation Redesign - Winter 2019 Open House Much like the City of Vancouver's overlapping, confusing, and sometimes even contradictory policies, the city's website can be a complex beast in its own right. Even with all of our experience, it continues to steal precious hours of sleep from Hannah and I as we scour its pages... Continue Reading →
1515 West 49th Avenue Though Hannah and I have driven through the intersection of Granville and 49th many times, it's not a part of our city we're very familiar with. Frankly, it's not a very friendly place to walk, as some streets lack sidewalks and only offer views of large hedges, mason walls, and a variety... Continue Reading →
835-837 East Hastings Street One of the most frustrating things for many people can be looking at the cost of rent and wondering how it can be so high, even in an “affordable” building. Darren and I can understand that view, as not many people are able to take the time to learn as much... Continue Reading →
582-588 West King Edward Avenue Despite the restrictions and overly prescriptive design regulations of the Cambie Corridor Plan, every once in a while a proposal manages to really shine through. Sadly, some who attended the open house were more concerned about how they could make a profit in the future by opposing it. Of course,... Continue Reading →
