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Normally Darren and I indicate the start of our winter pause with an end of year recap set just before Christmas, but we are a little late. That has really been the story for us this year, as we struggle to adjust to a world where in-person events are far less frequent. From our understanding,... Continue Reading →
Updated - May 19th, 2024 Since 2009, various policies have been crafted in Vancouver with the intent of incentivizing the construction of new rental homes as as very few have been built after the 1980s. While Hannah and I have written about some of these largely failed measures, this article is meant to track the... Continue Reading →
As 2022 comes to a close, I have become more reflective on City Duo's future. It has been almost five years since Darren and I started sharing our experiences at various public consultation meetings, and it is hard to see how much longer we can continue this passion project. The switch to primarily online events,... Continue Reading →
Of all the ways Darren and I expected to close out this year, I can safely say this was not one of them. Like most, I would not describe it as good one per say, though we were relieved to be double vaccinated, and in good spirits after visiting the Christmas Market two weeks ago.... Continue Reading →
3615 - 3645 Fraser StreetWith city council’s decision not to renew or replace the Affordable Housing Choices Interim Rezoning Policy, Darren and I have watched the activity in our guide to that program wither away. A few active rezoning proposals linger, awaiting the judgment of our elected officials, but one has remained jarringly stuck at... Continue Reading →
Ironworks (Formerly 1900 Pandora Street - DE419697)It is hard to believe nearly a year has passed since Darren and I were rushing down Powell Street, late for a tour of the Ironworks building. My recap of that experience has been similarly delayed, but the double-whammy of the pandemic, and my father-in-law’s passing, upended many of... Continue Reading →
It’s that time of year again where Hannah and I decide to catch up on a little sleep rather than argue over the better choice of words to describe some random civic meeting. It’s certainly tempting to focus on the tragedies of this year, both in our own lives, and in the wider city sense.... Continue Reading →
1045 Haro StreetIt’s been hard to be excited about anything this year, but one of the few things that brought Hannah and I some joy was city council’s decision to simplify the rezoning process. Removing the requirement for applicants to submit an enquiry prior to an official application has not only saved them and city... Continue Reading →
1950 - 2020 With the current events in the world today, it’s hard to find someone who’s life has not been touched by a personal tragedy. Hannah and I are deeply sorry to say that reality has hit home in our immediate family, with the loss of a close loved one. City Duo has always... Continue Reading →
Granville Bridge Connector - Phase 3 If this was truly the worst timeline, like some of our friends joke, then city council would have approved last year's proposed changes to the 56 year old Granville Street Bridge. Global conditions have likely increased construction costs since then, but the previous centre lane option had plenty of... Continue Reading →
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