Many speakers expressed support but noted many issues within the motion
Vancouver city council voted Thursday to approve a “missing middle” housing motion that city staff say will affect the majority single-family lots.
The first motion includes an amendment for city staff to undertake additional work to investigate options for floor space exclusions for elevators, additional space for fully accessible washrooms and other alternatives to improve accessibility. While many who spoke to council favoured the motion – with some suggestions in mind – criticisms focused on how it will result in only small and incremental change. Multiple members of the public expressed that the motion was needed years ago.
Fifty-nine individuals signed up to speak at the hearing. This was in addition to written responses submitted online, with 311 in support, 132 in opposition and 31 who expressed mixed feelings.
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