Posted Dec 11, 2023, 6:26 PM
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Public Hearing – December 12th, 2023
https://council.vancouver.ca/2023121...renderings.pdf
https://council.vancouver.ca/2023121...renderings.pdf
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December 12th, 2023 Public Hearing – A Silent Night Uncovers Vancouver’s Suppressed Potential
Public Hearing – December 12th, 2023
This is a weird public hearing for Hannah and I to summarize as the province’s recently approved housing legislation means it’s possible none of the items on this agenda will ever be built. Granted, Item #1 is a policy amendment that seeks to modernize and allow greater flexibility in the Railtown, and South Vancouver Industrial Areas. In short, this means the city will no longer discourage artists, caterers, mechanics, and other similar professions from establishing themselves in these employment lands.
Not surprisingly, that jargon-filled document hasn’t attracted much interest, and neither has Item #2 or Item #3 which is normal for simplified Cambie Corridor townhome applications. Both are located across from BC Women’s and Children’s Hospital, which is just within the outer ring of the King Edward Station's TOD zone that allows for developments of up to eight storeys. Item #4’s two six floor strata buildings sit closer to Queen Elizabeth Park yet are also within that same boundary.
This modest increase may not provide enough incentive to cover the cost of completely redesigning this proposal, however things might be different for Item #5. This pair of six storey rental buildings are a short trip south on the Canada Line, and fall within Marine Drive station’s inner TOD ring, which permits buildings of up to 20 floors with around 100 more homes. Given this, and the lack comments so far, it’s even more important to make your voice heard.
Backlash Expectations
Item #4 – 4711-4787 Cambie Street – Very Low
So far, there’s only been a single person opposed to this proposal
Item #5 – 8120-8168 Lord Street and 540 West 65th Avenue – Very Low
A couple people believe this transit hub should be preserved exclusively for detached homeowners
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