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NSV today wrote to Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and City Council with comments on the just-released interim report of the Mayor’s Task Force on Housing Affordability. The letter begins by saying, “The public has had just over twenty-four hours to … Continue reading →

Housing & Urban Commentator Elizabeth Murphy has serious concerns about Vancouver City Hall’s approach and process regarding rental housing stock. Also where are the other levels of government when we need them to maintain affordability for local families? Here she … Continue reading →

(This article by Elizabeth Murphy as contributing writer appeared in the Vancouver Courier online on May 18, 2012.) On Tuesday May 15, 2012 Vision Vancouver City Councillors approved a new rental policy report, Secured Market Rental Housing Policy. Based on concerns … Continue reading →

Son of STIR rising at Vancouver City Hall (This article by Elizabeth Murphy was published in the Straight online on May 15, 2012.) Two related controversial reports are to be considered by Vancouver city council today: the Secured Market Rental … Continue reading →

NSV – Neighbourhoods for a Sustainable Vancouver May 15,  2012                                                                                                     Mayor Robertson and Councillors City of Vancouver 453 West 12 Avenue Vancouver, B.C. V5Y 1V4 Dear Mayor Robertson and Councillors,   Re: Item 2 – May 15, 2012 – … Continue reading →

This article by Elizabeth Murphy was published online in the Vancouver Courier on May 11, 2012. Son of STIR: New rental policy proposed for Vancouver New program has same problems as old STIR program and more Next Tuesday afternoon, Vancouver … Continue reading →

This article by NSV’s Elizabeth Murphy was published in the Vancouver Courier on May 2, 2012. Rize exposes flaws in Vancouver’s planning process The Rize at Broadway and Kingsway in historic Mount Pleasant was approved April 17 by Vancouver city … Continue reading →

At a regular council meeting on April 17, 2012, Vancouver City Council approved a rezoning application by Rize Alliance for a 19-storey condo tower and retail development at the corner of Kingsway and Broadway. All NPA and Vision Vancouver councillors … Continue reading →

An open forum entitled “Can we build high density neighbourhoods without building towers?” will look into alternatives to tower construction for neighbourhood densification. Guest speakers include Lewis N. Villegas and other urban design specialists and planners. The event will be held at 2881 … Continue reading →

The most important public hearing so far this year continues at 7 pm on March 27, on a rezoning proposal for a 19-storey tower at Kingsway and Broadway by Rize Alliance. The rezoning has broad opposition from the local community … Continue reading →