Monthly Archives: November 2016

Burnaby Demovictions: Political Opposition to Host Town Hall Meeting – Dec 2 (Fri)

Posted on November 30, 2016 by urbanizta

From a media release Burnaby Demovictions: Political Opposition to Host Town Hall Meeting November 29, 2016 – Burnaby – Burnaby First Coalition (BFC) will host a town hall meeting to discuss possible alternatives to the planned mass rezoning, demolition and … Continue reading →

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Citizens slam rezoning plan for 36 storeys at 6695 Dunblane in Burnaby. Anti-demolition rally, public hearing tonight Nov 22

Posted on November 22, 2016 by urbanizta

Burnaby City Council at a public hearing tonight (at 4949 Canada Way in Council Chambers 7 pm) will decide on a rezoning in Metrotown. Citizen activist Helen Ward has shared with MetroVanWatch her letter to Mayor and Council, pointing out … Continue reading →

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Massey Bridge deal killer? Foundation bedrock below 600 – 700 meters of wet sand/mud

Posted on November 19, 2016 by urbanizta

This rather shocking information is in a letter by Tom Morrison to the editor of the Delta Optimist, November 18, 2016. Could this information be the death knell for the bridge? ********** Bridge foundations can’t find solid ground Delta Optimist … Continue reading →

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“A palace for bureaucrats”? Metro Vancouver (GVRD) new headquarters

Posted on November 4, 2016 by urbanizta

In December of 2015, Metro Vancouver finalized the intent to move its headquarters by acquiring Metrotower III with a purchase price of CDN $205 million. Metro Vancouver’s board chair, Greg Moore, defends the purchase by claiming that the existing offices … Continue reading →

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