Mar 15 Neighbours gather to celebrate the life of a tree
Neighbours gathered to say goodbye to a 90-year-old elm tree that will soon be removed to make room for a development.
Mar 14 Final phase of the Broadway Plan proposes second city skyline
Posted at 2:40 pm in Broadway Plan, City Hall news, Rezoning & development, Studies & reports, Surveys & petitions, Transportation
The draft plan for the final phase of the Broadway Plan calls for dramatic changes along and near the corridor.
Jan 30 Making Home pilot passes initial phase to allow up to six units on single-family lots
City Council gives the green light to Making Home plan; pilot program could begin in 2023.
Dec 16 Streamlining Rental Plan gets green light in 10-1 vote
Posted at 1:45 pm in City Hall news, Rezoning & development, Streamlining Rental Plan, Studies & reports, Surveys & petitions
Vancouver City Council approves the controversial Streamlining Rental Plan, opening the door to city-wide densification and taller buildings.
Dec 3 Future of Jericho Lands: “Oakridge-style” development?
The West Point Grey Residents Association decries the lack of community consultation into the built form of the coming Jericho Lands project.
Nov 30 Broadway Plan Phase 3: “carving up our neighbourhoods behind closed doors”
Phase 3 of the Broadway Plan has been criticized for adding high density near subway stations without meaningful neighbourhood discussion.
Oct 8 City Council rejects Climate Emergency Parking plan
Posted at 10:42 am in City Hall news, Climate change, Studies & reports, Transportation, Vancouver Plan
Mayor Kennedy Stewart tips the scales to reject the proposed Climate Emergency Parking Plan in a 6-5 Council vote, Wednesday, Oct. 6.
Sep 15 Housing data inaccurate, says City’s head planner
Posted at 4:50 pm in Broadway Plan, City Hall news, Rezoning & development, Streamlining Rental Plan, Studies & reports, Vancouver Plan
Head Planner Therese O'Donnell says the data used for the City's Housing Plan is inaccurate and misleading.
Jul 31 Streamlining Rental Plan could go to public hearing as early as this fall
The controversial Streamlining Rental Plan will see massive changes to our neighbourhood and others in the city. It goes to public hearing this fall.
Jun 10 Updated Secured Rental Policy seeks dramatic change in neighbourhoods
Posted at 11:12 am in Broadway Plan, City Hall news, Rezoning & development, Studies & reports, Surveys & petitions, Vancouver Plan
City Planners forsee four storey apartments, townhouses and multipexes in many Vancouver neighbourhoods.