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Public Hearing – July, 11th, 2023 After spending 17 hours at the Khatsahlano Street Party (Hannah was a volunteer), this seven item public hearing agenda looked pretty intimidating on Sunday morning. However, after skimming through it Monday, we realized the actions of the previous council should speed it along, and Item #1 seeks to build... Continue Reading →
Updated - July 18th, 2023 Whether you’re looking to downsize in your golden years, saving up for a six-figure down payment, or just enjoying that “wacky time of life” it’s no secret that it’s hard to find a home to rent in our city. That’s why Hannah and I have built this page to track... Continue Reading →
Public Hearing – February 14th, 2023 (Update February 16th, 2023 - Item #5 faced a stronger level of written opposition than expected due to efforts from the Italian Cultural Centre, and the Jericho Coalition. Although this didn't translate into a larger number of speakers, city council was still unable to finish this meeting, and will... Continue Reading →
Public Hearing – July 7th, 2022It’s not as bad as flushing a toilet on a live stream, however our city council must be embarrassed by how Tuesday’s meeting ended. Too many ignored the mayor’s warnings to stay at their computers, with their webcams on to maintain quorum, bringing the night to an immediate end before... Continue Reading →
September 10th & 12th, 2019 Public Hearing - With the end of City Council's August break, the public hearing process starts up this week with two meetings that will probably have little in common. The one on September 10th will likely be a quick affair, as there are two text amendments (1, 2), two heritage... Continue Reading →
2010 Harrison Drive (German Canadian Care Home) After Hannah and I attend a contentious open house, I often find myself anticipating the Urban Design Panel's review afterwards. These volunteer experts might sometimes blur the line between urban design and personal taste, but it's reassuring when they share our feelings about a proposal. So, unlike those... Continue Reading →
2010 Harrison Drive (German Canadian Care Home) Many Vancouverites associate our western neighbourhoods with feelings opposed to change and new forms of housing. My experience with the recently approved Finish Centre senior's housing expansion revealed sentiments in our southern neighbourhoods can be just as bad. So, I expected the worst as I made my way... Continue Reading →
January 15th, 2019 - Public Hearing The start of the new year marks the first time our new city council will host a public hearing, which could give us glimpse of their intentions for the next four years. Though some may believe non-market seniors housing, two simple 6 storey rental buildings on Hastings Street, and... Continue Reading →
2499 East 48th Avenue (Sunrise of East Vancouver) Some proposals fit so well into their surrounding neighbourhood, it's actually puzzling why they're still required to go to the Urban Design Panel. Certainly Hannah and I didn't notice anything controversial about this application for a 4 floor assisted living building when we attended its open house... Continue Reading →
2499 East 48th Avenue (Sunrise of East Vancouver) Perhaps Hannah and I are getting a little worn out from attending so many events lately, but I don't think she was that impressed when we arrived at this meeting an hour before it started. The blame rested squarely on my shoulders. Even with our Google calendar,... Continue Reading →
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