Change is happening on Pandora
I’ve been asked lately about changes on Pandora Avenue. A lot is changing. Here’s a partial list, with more info on each point below. Some of these are changes that …
affordable housing
The 2024 Housing Strategy Report
The 2024 Housing Strategy Report and the staff presentation from today deserve a look. The report is at this link and the presentation video is at this link. I highly recommend …
New homes, vacancy rates, and rents
61 percent of Victoria residents are renters. And rents have risen dramatically in recent years. This should be a top priority for everyone. It is for me. It’s been known …
My op-ed: Affordability requires abundance. We need more housing. (Vancouver Sun)
Many thanks to the Vancouver Sun for publishing my op-ed on housing and affordability: I suggest you read it at the link above. In case that link becomes inoperative, here …
Where is “affordable housing” truly affordable?
Cities are facing a crisis-level housing shortage. And of course, the worst impacts are on people with moderate to lower incomes. Wealthier people can always afford homes; they simply outbid …
OCP Update: the shape of development in Victoria, and the seismic code
A central question about future development in Victoria is the extent to which it is concentrated in key areas vs. spread out in all areas. Residents have a range of …
Op-ed: Victoria council hard at work on affordable housing (Times Colonist)
Many thanks to the Times Colonist for publishing my op-ed. I suggest reading it at the link above, but in case that link ever gets broken in future, here is …
The economic benefits of social housing
As City Council’s Downtown Liaison, I speak with Victoria business owners frequently. They recognize the need for more housing in Victoria, and especially more affordable housing – both for workers …
Where is below-market and supportive housing going?
Where is below-market and supportive housing going? I’m looking forward to finding out from the next Housing Targets list from the BC Government – expected later this year. On September …
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 …