September 21st, 2021 Public Hearing – Vancouver Struggles To Keep Pace As Hundreds Demand More Rental Homes

Public Hearing – September 21st, 2021(September 22nd, 2021 Update : As city council only managed to get through five applications, you can still send in comments / register to speak on Item #6, which will be heard on September 23rd, 2021 at 6pm. Also, despite previously claiming to support projects like Item #6, the Dunbar...

Urban Design Panel Urges Vancouver Rental Homes To Find Sunny Ways Despite City Council Delays

3449-3479 W 41st Ave and 5664 Collingwood StIt’s fitting that this meeting started with several Urban Design Panel members discussing their plans for retirement, as many of the homes in this rental building are being targeted for that very demographic. The applicant explained their discussions with the Dunbar Residents’ Association led them to provide more...

9 Rental Homes Revive Old Fears As Neighbours Predict Traffic Chaos Will Consume Local Streets

6031 Dunbar Street Over the last couple years, Darren and I have meet many people who share our sense of civic passion, though our opinions often differ. For instance, while we worried these nine rental homes could generate a large backlash, one of our acquaintances was more skeptical. Certainly they were right to point out...

Vancouver Ghost Town Welcomes ~5% Increase To Family Rental Housing Stock

3449 - 3479 West 41st Avenue & 5664 Collingwood Street As public consultation grinds to a halt over the winter holidays, and Darren is normally the one who covers reviews by the Urban Design Panel, I thought I had already written my last post for this year. While there were a couple small events scheduled,...