Mar 21 Sixty Towers Envisioned for Jericho Lands
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
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.
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
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.
Nov 20 Vancouver City Councillors vote to delay Streamlining Rental Plan
Posted at 8:26 pm in Broadway Plan, City Hall news, Public hearings, Streamlining Rental Plan, Surveys & petitions, Transportation
A decision on the Streamlining Rental Plan has been delayed to the last Council meeting of 2021.
Nov 8 Urban Design Panel on supportive housing tower at 8th. and Arbutus scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021
Posted at 11:34 am in Broadway Plan, City Hall news, Rezoning & development, Surveys & petitions, Vancouver Plan
The public is invited to hear an Urban Design Panel meeting on the proposed supportive 140-unit housing tower at 7th-8th Arbutus. For public input, take the virtual tour or submit comments to the City by Nov. 21.