neil21
@neil21.bsky.social
Renewables SaaS PM by day, Urbanism by night. Scot in #newwest
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@neil21.bsky.social
· Jan 2
Building on the #socialstair and Transit Oriented Area #bcpoli, what further policy interventions might help #newwest develop more like the single lot redevelopment image, and less like the Land Assembly image?
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
“B.C. will receive $170m from the federal govt. In turn, B.C. will commit $200m, plus $27m per year for 10y.”
Remind me which entity is the larger one here?
Jake’s not helping us get co-ops built #newwest
“B.C. will receive $170m from the federal govt. In turn, B.C. will commit $200m, plus $27m per year for 10y.”
Remind me which entity is the larger one here?
Jake’s not helping us get co-ops built #newwest
Fast-tracking homes across B.C. with federal support
Build Canada Homes funding supports B.C.'s approach to building more homes quicker
news.gov.bc.ca
February 18, 2026 at 8:34 PM
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
“B.C. will receive $170m from the federal govt. In turn, B.C. will commit $200m, plus $27m per year for 10y.”
Remind me which entity is the larger one here?
Jake’s not helping us get co-ops built #newwest
“B.C. will receive $170m from the federal govt. In turn, B.C. will commit $200m, plus $27m per year for 10y.”
Remind me which entity is the larger one here?
Jake’s not helping us get co-ops built #newwest
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I heard from an Edmonton councillor that the YIMBY response had a meaningful impact!
Congrats to Edmonton for retaining the 8-unit limit on infill housing developments instead of reducing it to 6 units!
It’s the backtracking proposal that was covered in this video.
It’s the backtracking proposal that was covered in this video.
February 18, 2026 at 5:38 PM
I heard from an Edmonton councillor that the YIMBY response had a meaningful impact!
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@cityofcoquitlam.bsky.social gets a fancy bike and ped intersection. Nice to see these expanding beyond Vancouver.
February 14, 2026 at 4:53 PM
@cityofcoquitlam.bsky.social gets a fancy bike and ped intersection. Nice to see these expanding beyond Vancouver.
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IMO The deferral system has not been destroyed, it has been re-calibrated to do what intended (allow pensioners to live in their homes protected from skyrocketing land values) while removing the obvious incentive for profit-seeking it became.
5. Goodbye property tax deferral
You know how seniors were allowed to delay paying property taxes on their home with super cheap interest rates?
The province has changed it so interest rates are prime plus two per cent and compound monthly, eliminating it as a de facto investment fund
You know how seniors were allowed to delay paying property taxes on their home with super cheap interest rates?
The province has changed it so interest rates are prime plus two per cent and compound monthly, eliminating it as a de facto investment fund
February 18, 2026 at 1:59 AM
IMO The deferral system has not been destroyed, it has been re-calibrated to do what intended (allow pensioners to live in their homes protected from skyrocketing land values) while removing the obvious incentive for profit-seeking it became.
One week until 4th Tuesday #newwest Check your calendars!
Pouring one out for Ki Sushi, the Big Old Orange Bridge, and Property Tax Deferral.
Pouring one out for Ki Sushi, the Big Old Orange Bridge, and Property Tax Deferral.
Tomorrow is 4th Tuesday #newwest Come put the world to rights at River's Reach 7-9pm! Last time topics were tech and urbanism, and there's likely to be more of the same, but bring your own agenda too.
February 18, 2026 at 12:44 AM
One week until 4th Tuesday #newwest Check your calendars!
Pouring one out for Ki Sushi, the Big Old Orange Bridge, and Property Tax Deferral.
Pouring one out for Ki Sushi, the Big Old Orange Bridge, and Property Tax Deferral.
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Today is the first day of Ramadan, the first day of Adar, Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras.
This means that for one reason or another, the majority of humans on the planet have a reason to eat fried food, and that is beautiful.
This means that for one reason or another, the majority of humans on the planet have a reason to eat fried food, and that is beautiful.
Ramadan Mubarak!
Kung Hei Fat Choi!
Laissez bon temps rouler!
Hodesh Adar tov!
Y'ALL
⭐
Kung Hei Fat Choi!
Laissez bon temps rouler!
Hodesh Adar tov!
Y'ALL
⭐
February 17, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Today is the first day of Ramadan, the first day of Adar, Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras.
This means that for one reason or another, the majority of humans on the planet have a reason to eat fried food, and that is beautiful.
This means that for one reason or another, the majority of humans on the planet have a reason to eat fried food, and that is beautiful.
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it's February 17th
WD and Seagate confirm: Hard drives for 2026 sold out
WD and Seagate confirm: Hard drives for 2026 sold out
Hyperscalers are tearing hard drives out of the hands of manufacturers. Prices are therefore also rising for SSDs.
www.heise.de
February 17, 2026 at 10:57 PM
it's February 17th
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"Four- to six-storey single exit stairway buildings equipped with sprinklers have a “strong safety record” versus conventional apartment buildings and single-family homes. They also cost 6 per cent to 13 per cent less to construct, a significant savings." Yes, please!
How ‘single exit stairway’ buildings could make cities better and safer
Several Canadian jurisdictions are re-examining their rules to allow ‘single egress’ buildings
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:06 PM
"Four- to six-storey single exit stairway buildings equipped with sprinklers have a “strong safety record” versus conventional apartment buildings and single-family homes. They also cost 6 per cent to 13 per cent less to construct, a significant savings." Yes, please!
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*Simple interest* discount rate property tax deferral was the wildest deal you could get
But I worry that without it the pressure to otherwise wreck the property tax or assessment system will grow
But I worry that without it the pressure to otherwise wreck the property tax or assessment system will grow
5. Goodbye property tax deferral
You know how seniors were allowed to delay paying property taxes on their home with super cheap interest rates?
The province has changed it so interest rates are prime plus two per cent and compound monthly, eliminating it as a de facto investment fund
You know how seniors were allowed to delay paying property taxes on their home with super cheap interest rates?
The province has changed it so interest rates are prime plus two per cent and compound monthly, eliminating it as a de facto investment fund
February 17, 2026 at 11:01 PM
*Simple interest* discount rate property tax deferral was the wildest deal you could get
But I worry that without it the pressure to otherwise wreck the property tax or assessment system will grow
But I worry that without it the pressure to otherwise wreck the property tax or assessment system will grow
On the one hand, this was a subsidy to wealthy land owners, and people who think their land has been overvalued by upzoning, can ask for it to be assessed down and pay less.
On the other, old landowners vote, and the province has just removed a rhetorical/fiscal shield from good municipalities.
On the other, old landowners vote, and the province has just removed a rhetorical/fiscal shield from good municipalities.
5. Goodbye property tax deferral
You know how seniors were allowed to delay paying property taxes on their home with super cheap interest rates?
The province has changed it so interest rates are prime plus two per cent and compound monthly, eliminating it as a de facto investment fund
You know how seniors were allowed to delay paying property taxes on their home with super cheap interest rates?
The province has changed it so interest rates are prime plus two per cent and compound monthly, eliminating it as a de facto investment fund
February 17, 2026 at 11:09 PM
On the one hand, this was a subsidy to wealthy land owners, and people who think their land has been overvalued by upzoning, can ask for it to be assessed down and pay less.
On the other, old landowners vote, and the province has just removed a rhetorical/fiscal shield from good municipalities.
On the other, old landowners vote, and the province has just removed a rhetorical/fiscal shield from good municipalities.
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THE BC BUDGET IS OUT!
The B.C. government is projecting a $13.3 billion deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, and announced a series of tax increases, job cuts and project delays.
Here are five things you need to know.
The B.C. government is projecting a $13.3 billion deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, and announced a series of tax increases, job cuts and project delays.
Here are five things you need to know.
February 17, 2026 at 9:55 PM
THE BC BUDGET IS OUT!
The B.C. government is projecting a $13.3 billion deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, and announced a series of tax increases, job cuts and project delays.
Here are five things you need to know.
The B.C. government is projecting a $13.3 billion deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, and announced a series of tax increases, job cuts and project delays.
Here are five things you need to know.
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Kung hei fat choy and Ramadan Mubarek. hoping it is auspicious for these two events to align.
February 17, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Kung hei fat choy and Ramadan Mubarek. hoping it is auspicious for these two events to align.
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that's SKELETON (anag of *Elon's ket, with the anagram indicator "supply" used in its sense of "in a supple way").
**disclaimer: no suggestion of any kind of improper drug use is implied or suggested in this post so please don't sue me guv I'm only a skint pensioner
**disclaimer: no suggestion of any kind of improper drug use is implied or suggested in this post so please don't sue me guv I'm only a skint pensioner
Elon's ket supply...it's going down pretty fast (8)
February 17, 2026 at 5:08 PM
that's SKELETON (anag of *Elon's ket, with the anagram indicator "supply" used in its sense of "in a supple way").
**disclaimer: no suggestion of any kind of improper drug use is implied or suggested in this post so please don't sue me guv I'm only a skint pensioner
**disclaimer: no suggestion of any kind of improper drug use is implied or suggested in this post so please don't sue me guv I'm only a skint pensioner
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In neighbourhoods across Berlin, a quiet rebellion is unfolding in the form of Kiezblocks (or “neighbourhood blocks”). What began as a grassroots response to political inertia and rat-running cars has evolved into a compelling experiment in bottom-up urbanism coordinated by @ccitiesorg.bsky.social.🧵
February 17, 2026 at 10:04 AM
In neighbourhoods across Berlin, a quiet rebellion is unfolding in the form of Kiezblocks (or “neighbourhood blocks”). What began as a grassroots response to political inertia and rat-running cars has evolved into a compelling experiment in bottom-up urbanism coordinated by @ccitiesorg.bsky.social.🧵
Catherine Nixey, Culture Correspondent, draws lessons from antiquity.
February 16, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Catherine Nixey, Culture Correspondent, draws lessons from antiquity.
February 16, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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“We’d like to build this”
Europe: “Right let me check that against the rules”
Anglo: “K everyone go away and prepare your arguments”
Europe: “Right let me check that against the rules”
Anglo: “K everyone go away and prepare your arguments”
February 16, 2026 at 12:28 PM
“We’d like to build this”
Europe: “Right let me check that against the rules”
Anglo: “K everyone go away and prepare your arguments”
Europe: “Right let me check that against the rules”
Anglo: “K everyone go away and prepare your arguments”
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February 14, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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I’m going to need everyone to stop what they’re doing and admire a) the skill and b) the stones required to pull off that flick pass at the #sixnations
m.youtube.com/watch?v=qf-3...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=qf-3...
HIGHLIGHTS - Scotland v England | CALCUTTA CUP CHAOS! | Rugby Six Nations 2026
Scotland bounced back from their defeat in Italy to inflict a "Murrayfield Nightmare" on England, winning 31-20 to regain the Calcutta Cup.
Subscribe to ITV Sport: https://www.youtube.com/@ITVSport
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m.youtube.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM
I’m going to need everyone to stop what they’re doing and admire a) the skill and b) the stones required to pull off that flick pass at the #sixnations
m.youtube.com/watch?v=qf-3...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=qf-3...
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France are just a level above, almost effortlessly. #SixNations
February 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM
France are just a level above, almost effortlessly. #SixNations
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Just went and made myself a toastie (fromage baguette) and in the time I went from the kitchen and back, France had scored twice.
#WALvFRA | #SixNations
#WALvFRA | #SixNations
February 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Just went and made myself a toastie (fromage baguette) and in the time I went from the kitchen and back, France had scored twice.
#WALvFRA | #SixNations
#WALvFRA | #SixNations
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AND SENT HIM HOMEWARD, TAE THINK AGAAIIIINNN!!! #SixNations #Scotland #England #Rugby #SCOvENG
🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
HIGHLIGHTS | Scotland v England | Rugby's greatest rivalry delivers again!
YouTube video by Guinness Men's Six Nations
youtu.be
February 15, 2026 at 6:55 PM
AND SENT HIM HOMEWARD, TAE THINK AGAAIIIINNN!!! #SixNations #Scotland #England #Rugby #SCOvENG
🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
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Department Store, Mobile, Alabama, 1956, by African American photographer, composer, author, poet, and filmmaker, Gordon Parks (1912-2006)
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
February 15, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Department Store, Mobile, Alabama, 1956, by African American photographer, composer, author, poet, and filmmaker, Gordon Parks (1912-2006)
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
Classicists say the jaunty triangular window corner is more likely to break down and worse to maintain. Is that true? If so is there a worthwhile trade off?
February 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Classicists say the jaunty triangular window corner is more likely to break down and worse to maintain. Is that true? If so is there a worthwhile trade off?
