I couldn’t believe it when I read Carlito Pablo’s article in the Georgia Straight about the proposed Molnar development at Renfrew and East 10th. Normally, I really challenge developers, but in this case I’m applauding the Molnar Group. They’re building 96 rental units, 19 of them dedicated to households earning moderate incomes. The bottom line…
Tag: Georgia Straight
Out the door for Vision — and good riddance
At long last, Vision Vancouver is about to be swept out the door by the electorate, as it rightfully should be.
Affordable rents: There’s a way, just no will
Over the last number of years, Vision Vancouver has been offering developers significant incentives in the form of waiving development cost levies or DCLs in return for a commitment from the developer to provide purpose-built rental housing. (See my June 29 blog on DCLs.) Unfortunately, this has not helped at all in addressing Vancouver’s housing…
A tip of the top hat to the Westender
Last week the Westender newspaper announced they were ceasing publication of their print edition. While they will continue to have a web presence, hard copies will no longer find their way to your doorstep or local business. I still have fond memories of the time in the late 1980s when I began to run ads…