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REMINDER ABC gave back $3.8M Empty Homes Tax already legitimately levied (including over $3.2M to just 2 developers, Grosvenor and Brenhill), and granted an unlimited future exemption to developers. Benefiting DEVELOPERS not wanting to sell at reduced prices, NOT RESIDENTS.
601 BEACH CRESCENT SALE UPDATE DCM Amrolia’s memo finally reveals staff refused to correct the error, and persuaded Council to go with it, handing purchaser-developer Pinnacle a gift of $6M. Also, price reduced $12M more; payment deferred 3 more years. tinyurl.com/4du7prbr
601 BEACH CRESCENT SALE UPDATE DCM Amrolia’s memo finally reveals staff refused to correct the error, and persuaded Council to go with it, handing purchaser-developer Pinnacle a gift of $6M. Also, price reduced $12M more; payment deferred 3 more years. tinyurl.com/4du7prbr https://t.co/QtoiIMGKUo
The Real Estate, Environment and Facilities Management dept, under General Manager (also a Deputy City Manager) Armin Amrolia, is responsible for maintenance of recreation facilities. That dept has also been responsible for selling City land at bargain prices to developers.
The Real Estate, Environment and Facilities Management dept, under General Manager (also a Deputy City Manager) Armin Amrolia, is responsible for maintenance of recreation facilities. That dept has also been responsible for selling City land at bargain prices to developers. https://t.co/ENkPMGwSWU
Google faces its first big lawsuit for AI summaries, from one of many media companies it’s eclipsing A thought-provoking and informative article. sherwood.news/tech/google-fa…
BMR rent rates in the staff report for the rezoning shown below. $3.3M in applicable DCLs were waived — a City subsidy of $77,658 per BMR unit. In Oct 2023 the City amended the 2022 Housing Agreement to increase average starting rent by $322 and to eliminate vacancy control.
BMR rent rates in the staff report for the rezoning shown below. $3.3M in applicable DCLs were waived — a City subsidy of $77,658 per BMR unit. In Oct 2023 the City amended the 2022 Housing Agreement to increase average starting rent by $322 and to eliminate vacancy control. https://t.co/6NKcU7XUXR
Some context for the Broadway-Granville tower (The Stories) rents from RentCafe, FWIW.
Some context for the Broadway-Granville tower (The Stories) rents from RentCafe, FWIW. https://t.co/phIWxYEpAA
3-BEDROOM APARTMENTS from $5,750 are also available in the Broadway-Granville tower, according to RentCafe. Good News for families with an income of $230,000 plus (based on 30% guideline for rent).
3-BEDROOM APARTMENTS from $5,750 are also available in the Broadway-Granville tower, according to RentCafe. Good News for families with an income of $230,000 plus (based on 30% guideline for rent). https://t.co/3lRQunL6eP
Broadway-Granville tower is now renting. City sold developer PCI a key part of the site at a bargain price based on 3 FSR although the development is 12 FSR. No independent appraisal. City negotiator was Andrew Newman, now Director Real Estate Services. cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2023/08/22/que…
Josh Minsky making beautiful music this afternoon, in Leg in Boot Square on the seawall in False Creek South. French chanson and more… Just one of the many concerts and events the community organized in the Square this summer and in years past!
Report referring this rezoning to Public Hearing report is on agenda TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 16. council.vancouver.ca/20250916/docum… Shockingly, the Shape Your City page about this rezoning does not have a link to this report.
Report referring this rezoning to Public Hearing report is on agenda TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 16. council.vancouver.ca/20250916/docum… Shockingly, the Shape Your City page about this rezoning does not have a link to this report.
Oppose this insane rezoning of 4,294 parcels in the Broadway and Cambie Plan areas. PUBLIC HEARING NEXT TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 16 Instructions for sending in comments and signing up to speak are here: council.vancouver.ca/20250916/phea2…
Oppose this insane rezoning of 4,294 parcels in the Broadway and Cambie Plan areas. PUBLIC HEARING NEXT TUESDAY – SEPTEMBER 16 Instructions for sending in comments and signing up to speak are here: council.vancouver.ca/20250916/phea2…
What’s Wrong with the City-Initiated Broadway Cambie Mass Rezoning? Entitlements without Community Benefits Promoting Demolition of Existing Rental Housing Unproven Tenant Protection Decreasing Accountability What Next? PUBLIC HEARING – SEPT 16 tinyurl.com/2s4x52j6
Vancouver’s ad hoc Integrity Commissioner has completed a Preliminary Investigation of my Code of Conduct complaints regarding termination of previous, and hiring of new City Manager. The following excerpt is key to understanding her reasons for closing the complaints.
Vancouver’s ad hoc Integrity Commissioner has completed a Preliminary Investigation of my Code of Conduct complaints regarding termination of previous, and hiring of new City Manager. The following excerpt is key to understanding her reasons for closing the complaints. https://t.co/vznIMlVzM8
GLORIOUS — Brock House Big Band this afternoon! FCS community brought life and activity to Leg in Boot Square. But City DCM Karen Levitt and the secret PEF Advisory Panel have been intent on demolishing FCS so developers can recreate the towers of FCN. tinyurl.com/35sart4s
Something interesting from NYC. youtu.be/fd1mN8RZphU
601 BEACH CRESCENT INFO PROMISED in Sept 2 staff email: "After concluding and registering all documentation on the transaction this summer, a memo on the 601 Beach Crescent file was drafted for public release. That memo will be posted in the coming weeks" cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2025/07/02/wha…
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