Letters to The Vancouver Sun, April 16, 2022.
We just saw the finished draft as of early April — it was the first chance I was aware of to translate the general ideas I’d heard about into specific ones for my East Vancouver area — including things like: “What, up to six storeys will be allowed on my block? One block away from us, up to 12 storeys will be allowed? Up to 12 storeys between Main and Fraser? Transit hubs and corridors up to 20...
I asked city staff at a drop-in information session about how many responses to the survey they had received from people living in detached homes and what percentage of the total responses were from people in detached homes. They didn’t know, politely took my info and haven’t yet responded to my questions.
I asked the city staff for a copy of the postcard, and haven’t received that yet either. There is now not enough time before April 24 to get the word out, and it seems not fair to people who have worked hard for their homes, contributed to their communities and hope to still live in them for another 20-to-30 years.Article contentIs this the end of ‘single-family zoning’ in Vancouver?
I stress “Vancouver’s” because Southlands represents a natural and human resource whose benefits are enjoyed by folks who live beyond the boundaries of our little neighbourhood. I suspect as many people come to Southands to ride, work, play and enjoy a walk along the Fraser River as live here. It provides recreation, employment, solace, visual peace, calm and quiet minutes away from the stress, crowds and traffic mayhem up the road and over the hill.
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