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 …
*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 Sept 7. It was an interesting discussion. The safety of all residents, housed and unhoused, is a big concern for me. As I …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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