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445 Kingsway and 2935 St. George Street Given my complaints about the scope of the Urban Design Panel, you might be surprised to hear that Hannah and I generally enjoy attending these meetings. I've never questioned whether these volunteers play a valuable role, rather it feels like sometimes they exceed their mandate, or are force... Continue Reading →
445 Kingsway and 2935 St. George Street There are plenty of things Vancouverites take for granted. I am not referring to our beautiful views, temperate weather, or that we do not have to spend hours driving on the Trans-Canada everyday. Rather, I am talking about something more fundamental; the access to high quality healthcare. Darren... Continue Reading →
1503 Kingsway - DP-2018-00892 There are many projects that really don't need the extra scrutiny provided by the Urban Design Panel, but a building of this scale on such large site certainly does. As city staff are considering a record setting nine floor, 34.2 meter, height relaxation, an extra set of eyes becomes even more... Continue Reading →
445 Kingsway and 2935 St. George Street As Darren and I came up to this open house at Florence Nightingale Elementary, I must admit I was a bit nervous. That is not because this school is listed as one in danger of collapse in an earthquake; after all, due to a lack of funding, hundreds of children... Continue Reading →
445 Kingsway and 2935 St. George Street When Darren and I received this notice from a concerned citizen, we dismissed the proposal as just another sign of Kingsway's evolution from a series of car-focused corridors to a growing destination. The property should be familiar to most people, as it is one of the larger car... Continue Reading →
1111-1123 Kingsway One of the things that gives Darren and I the most anxiety about recapping our experiences on City Duo is that we are never quite sure if people will take the time read them. That can be really daunting, considering we pour several hours into each one, and we know a positive story... Continue Reading →
1503 Kingsway Hannah and I want to preface this post with a quick note that we deeply respect the staff in the City of Vancouver's planning department. They're devoted public servants, highly educated in their field, and often endure horrific abuse. However, even the best of us screw up occasionally, and it certainly feels like... Continue Reading →
2725-2751 Kingsway As City Duo nears 100 posts, with Darren and I having spent dozens of -hours at open house events and meetings at City Hall, it's safe to say we care about the future of our region, and the people who want to call it home. Still, there are times we might go overboard,... Continue Reading →
855 Kingsway It's no secret that Vancouver has been facing a lack of housing options, as well as a staffing shortage in the city's development and planning departments. Unfortunately, this has led to mistakes and delays, like what happened with 3070 Kingsway, a rental building in Renfrew Collingwood. That project was set back for a... Continue Reading →
3070 Kingsway It is no secret to anyone who has spent time at City Hall lately that the UDP panel this term is barely functioning. Currently the UDP has only filled 70% of the available slots, with half of the slots for architects sitting empty. In short, most meetings are just barely reaching quorum. This... Continue Reading →
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