Apr 25 Council to decide the fate of 39-ft. tower at 1477 W. Broadway
Will the tower at Broadway and Granville become the highest building on Broadway? City Council votes on the controversial tower tomorrow, Tuesday, April 26.
Apr 24 Vancouver Plan pushes heavy densification in “low-density” neighbourhoods
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The 150-pg. Vancouver Plan reflects the City's densification plans for all Vancouver neighbourhoods.
Apr 1 City Council approves UBCx and subway stations despite opposition from residents
Posted at 3:01 pm in Broadway Plan, City Hall news, Rezoning & development, Transportation 0 Comments
The Vancouver Council meeting of Tuesday, March 29 was a bad day for democracy as residents’ requests for more community consultation on the UBCx plan go unheeded.
Mar 26 Council to Vote on UBC Subway Extension and three New Stations
Posted at 10:48 am in Broadway Plan, City Hall news, Rezoning & development, Studies & reports, Surveys & petitions, Transportation 0 Comments
Staff pushes Vancouver City Council to move ahead on transit-oriented development with the UBCx.
Mar 21 Sixty Towers Envisioned for Jericho Lands
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A new citizen's group, the Jericho Coalition, says the City acted behind closed doors on the current density and built form draft plan for the Jericho Lands.
Mar 15 Neighbours gather to celebrate the life of a tree
Posted at 4:41 pm in Broadway Plan, Climate change, Rezoning & development, Studies & reports 0 Comments
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
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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.
Jan 25 Mayor aims to resurrect “Making Home” plan with pilot project
Mayor Kennedy Stewart brings back his "Making Home" project for Council's Approval, revealing few details on how the plan would work.
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 0 Comments
Vancouver City Council approves the controversial Streamlining Rental Plan, opening the door to city-wide densification and taller buildings.