Monthly Archives: July 2014

This video clip on CBC from 2012, shows pre-emptive praise for future towers at Brentwood Mall. Does it suggest that Burnaby Council is rubber-stamping major developments, with its stance already decided before the legally-required Public Hearings? A Public Hearing is set … Continue reading →

We reported earlier about the Public Hearing on July 22, 2014, in Burnaby. Media covered the concerns of some speakers. We provide links below, plus news about another public hearing on August 26, 2014 (unusually timed, during summer vacation), for … Continue reading →

The Metro Vancouver Board of Directors will meet at the headquarters starting 9 am on Friday, July 25, 2014. On the official schedule, this is the last Board meeting until September 19. The agenda appears to be very light, but who … Continue reading →

We have obtained this media advisory from Burnaby community activists Helen Ward and Rick McGowan, and share it here with readers. See our related post here: Important Public Hearing tonight: Metrotown Skytrain station, plus 41- and 26-storey towers in Metrotown, Burnaby (22-July-2014) … Continue reading →

An important Public Hearing will be held tonight, July 22, 2014, in Burnaby. Two major topics are changes to the Metrotown Skytrain station, and two large tower proposals — 41 and 26 storeys. Information is provided below. See links for … Continue reading →

North Van City Voices reports that the municipality’s OCP passed first reading last night, July 21, 2014. We carry the article text here for convenience. For more indepth coverage of all related issues please visit their website. OCP Draft Bylaw … Continue reading →

To anyone who is following planning issues in Port Moody and the dynamics of the Regional Growth Strategy of Metro Vancouver, Moody Centre Community Associations’ website is recommended reading. Especially now. MCCA points out some major topics going to Council on … Continue reading →

Originally posted on North Van City Voices:
Following is a letter written (July 9th) to both North Van Councils by a North Shore resident, Hazen Colbert; reprinted with permission.   Following his letter is a response to him from CNV…

Originally posted on CityHallWatch: Tools to engage in Vancouver city decisions:
On the hot summer evening, the room was standing room only. It was a Town Hall meeting on July 15, 2014 held to shed light on the impending sales and development of…

The Metro Vancouver Board of Directors meets at 9 am on Friday, July 11, 2014. Some important topics on agenda include: Corporate Investment Policy GVRD Sustainability Innovation Fund Policy Corporate Energy Management Policy Village of Anmore’s Regional Context Statement Requests … Continue reading →