Jun 18 City ponders parking permits and pollution fees city-wide
The City of Vancouver is proposing a city-wide permit fee and pollution charges on gas-guzzling vehicles. Take the survey.
Jun 12 Upper Kitsilano Residents Association launches new website
UKRA welcomes everyone to our new website. Visit often to find news on important issues affecting our neighbourhood, and sign up to receive our email updates.
Jun 10 Updated Secured Rental Policy seeks dramatic change in neighbourhoods
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City Planners forsee four storey apartments, townhouses and multipexes in many Vancouver neighbourhoods.
May 29 Council rejects Boyle’s social housing plan for 12-storey towers
In a 7-3 vote, City Councillors rejected Christine Boyle's motion for expanding social housing to 12-storey towers city-wide without the need for public hearings.
May 16 Councillor seeks to drastically increase height and density of social housing citywide
After City Council cleared the way for non-profits and co-ops to increase height of buildings from four to six storeys in select areas, Councillor Christine Boyle is calling on Council to triple the zoning to 12 storeys.
May 14 Senakw development raises concerns in Kits Point
Kits Point Residents Association has written a submission to Indigenous Services Canada that outlines concerns about the impact of the Senakw project.
May 4 Development applications made public
The City of Vancouver has stopped updating its list of rezoning and development applications. CityHallWatch has created its own monthly maps with the full list.
Apr 20 City Council votes for blanket rezoning
City Council voted to increase density for non-profit housing in select areas of the city without the requirement for individual public hearings.
Apr 20 TransLink Survey on Millennium Line UBC extension
TransLink has turned its attention to the UBC subway extension line and is looking for public input through a survey.
Mar 16 Council makes 4th & Balaclava decision
After a protracted public hearing, City Council has decided that a modern six-storey rental building will replace three white-washed duplex bungalows at 4th and Balaclava.