Dave Thompson
Today Victoria City Council passed a motion that will be important for those interested in climate action or new building development approvals. First a bit of context We are in …
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I have been asked several questions about “missing middle” building heights. Here is some info. The City of Victoria website has updated bylaws and policies. The bylaws passed by Council …
Curious about the history and evolution of Missing Middle housing policy in Victoria? Want to roll back the clock and see earlier versions of the policy? Want to watch the …
I’ve been asked by a couple of people who are genuinely curious about recent Victoria City Council closed (“in camera”) meetings. So here’s a quick blurb. Provincial legislation provides for …
***** Update My next community coffee-chat will be this Tuesday Feb 14, 2:30pm to 3:30pm, at Bear and Joey Cafe, 1025 Cook St, at Meares. (In Fairfield, and also within …
I ran for Council in order to address important issues, and this election gave me an excellent opportunity to discuss issues and potential solutions with Victorians. The housing crisis is …
As anyone who reads this blog or Twitter knows, the current housing situation is a disaster for an unacceptably large number of Victoria residents. The City has introduced a number …
Read moreThe Missing Middle Housing Initiative is likely on hold
Do you have a voting plan? Does it include voting early? This is an important election to vote in. Elections have been lost by a handful of votes, and could …
I get asked this question a lot by Victoria residents: “Who else should I vote for?” By this point in the conversation, the resident is already happy with my values …
Read more“Who should I vote for?” Endorsement and ranking shortlists
The Missing Middle Housing Initiative (MMHI) has attracted a lot of media attention in recent weeks, as Council held a few additional hearing nights. Victoria residents in attendance were at …