Drinking beer while discussing floor-space ratio, density bonusing, affordable housing, and community-amenity contributions — what could be better. Thanks to Joe Just Joe and Michael Geller, frequent commenters here, a group of us met Friday night for an evening of just that. A delightful time was had by all, though we hovered on the brink […]

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One of the things I’m struck by every time I go out and talk to homeless people or those who have relationships with them is that, as much as affordable housing for that group is needed, sometimes it’s not the only route to solving a problem. Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore told me, during a […]

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Last year, it was gas tax all year long. I predict this year it’s going to be all about the decision on which new-tech, high-tech, waste-to-energy system for garbage disposal Metro Vancouver decides on. Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore says the RFP is likely going to go out by the end of March, with a […]

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A funny story posted in response to a previous entry, but for those who missed it: a description from a well-meaning citizen about how interactions go with 311. BTW, dear 311 operators, I love you just fine and so do many others, including this poster, for the most part. Actual problem resolution. I’ve tried it […]

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The tree is down, we’ve eaten shortbread for breakfast for the last time this season, and it’s time to tackle the new year. And it feels as though this one will be significantly different for all kinds of reasons for people in my world: – Vision has a solid second mandate and already appears to […]

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