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Public Hearing – January 19th, 2021
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January 19th Public Hearing – Urban Design Problem Child Unlikely To Spoil Town Centre Couple’s Special Night
Public Hearing – January 19th, 2021
For those weary of watching the horrible events that gripped our nation’s southern neighbours, Hannah and I suggest tuning into this public hearing for a relaxing night. There could be an angry voice or two, but as three of these four come under existing community plans, this should be a pretty calm affair. Only Item #1 is proposed under the Rental 100 policy, and ironically it’s seen the least amount of opposition, likely because of its location on Kingsway.
As Item #2 is also located on an arterial road, it should also be spared most of the opposition that proposals in the Broadway Triangle can evoke. In fact, the Urban Design Panel may have actually been its biggest critic, as they’ve never actually granted their support. Conversely, those who live near the transit hub formed by the crossroads of the R4 and Canada Line have grown to accept the changes taking place in the Oakridge Municipal Town Centre.
There are a couple individuals who remain steadfast in their opposition, but it’s doubtful the student geared rental homes in Item #3 will draw much ire. As Item #4 sits between its predecessor and the Oakridge Centre, we think its rental, strata, and office space should draw minimal attention as well. Hopefully that leaves our elected officials rested for Thursday night’s discussion about the Employment Lands, and Economy Review Quick Start Actions.
These range from allowing more employment space along 2nd Avenue, and healthcare offices in the Mount Pleasant Industrial Lands, as well as removing barriers to artist studios in similar areas. They also hope to provide flexibility to encourage retail stores in the Downtown Eastside, and allow for local corner stores throughout Vancouver. Unfortunately, a lack of public correspondence makes it hard to provide an accurate expectation of that meeting, so we won’t be providing a more in-depth post on these issues.
Backlash Expectations
Item #1 – 810 Kingsway – Very Low
Only one person has opposed replacing this former Canadian Tire with rental homes
Item #2 – 2246 – 2268 East Broadway – Low
Its location on the edge of the Broadway Triangle should quell most opposition
Item #3 – 441 – 475 W 42nd Avenue – Very Low
There’s plenty of change in the area, including Item #4 on the other side of the lane
Item #4 – 5740 Cambie Street – Very Low
It’s across the road from the Oakridge Centre, enough said
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