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.
Mar 11 Broadway Plan & transit-oriented development
The City is moving full steam ahead on transit-oriented development with little idea of how many future homes will actually be needed in Vancouver.
Nov 21 Climate emergency action plan approved
Vancouver is going it alone in the fight against climate change, becoming the first municipality in British Columbia to approve a climate emergency plan.
Nov 9 Office of the Auditor General approved
Vancouver City Council has voted to create a new independent Office of the Auditor General (OAG) for the City of Vancouver.
Nov 1 Alma and Broadway tower gets green light
The northwest corner of Alma and Broadway will be the new home of a 14-storey highrise after Vancouver City Council approved developer Westbank’s controversial project.
Oct 4 Mayor hijacks councillor’s “Missing Middle” moment
Councillor Lisa Dominato’s “Missing Middle” motion was hijacked at the 11th hour by none other than Mayor Kennedy Stewart.