The disaster on our streets
*Note: this post may be updated from time to time. Victoria is a great city. Friendly people who smile and say hello to one another on the street. Festivals, street …
VicPD Chief Manak spoke to Council Thursday
VicPD Chief Manak spoke to Council Thursday Sept 7. It was an interesting discussion. The safety of all residents, housed and unhoused, is a big concern for me. As I …
Homelessness – an emerging shared vision
I’m hearing an increasingly shared vision of what’s needed to address homelessness in Victoria and elsewhere. I’m not the expert, but I talk to a lot of people about this, …
Care about climate change, or new building approvals?
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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Missing Middle heights
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 …
Missing Middle history in 10 links
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 …
Closed Council meetings
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 …
Coffee-chat: your ideas for Victoria’s future?
My next community coffee-chat will be 12:00pm to 1:00pm on Friday Sept 15 at Gonzales Coffee, in Fairfield Plaza, 1548 Fairfield Rd. Feel free to drop by, and share what …
Housing – Initial Actions
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 …
The Missing Middle Housing Initiative is likely on hold
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 …
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