Public Hearing coming up likely Dec. 1/2- would be great to hear voices that are concerned about the process followed here to speak up. Addressing the false dichotomy between what the mayor proposed and “massive densification” is important. This is not an either/or, and the process is at issue.

The Mayor’s proposed plan and the approach taken to identifying housing locations were specifically referred to as a “Blank Slate”, so I have no evidence that your statement is inaccurate. The fact is, council never had the opportunity to debate the OCP map the community provided feedback to.

At the meeting of Nov. 10, multiple motions were made to try to return elements of the OCP that the public had input to. All were rejected save one- affecting a grand total of two properties. The design now moving to readings removes nearly 90% of the potential housing that the public weighed in on.

I thought we talked about not opening ancient sarcophagi

There isn’t in this case, mostly because there’s no existing bike lane on OB Ave and the “connection” (especially on the west side) would be very tricky. Our AT plan calls for a proper bike lane on OB Ave, I very much hope that we will execute but pushback is guaranteed.

Post a perfect album from 1989, a perfect music year.

If I see one go by my place I’ll do my best to grab it 🪦

I told my mom on a regular basis when I was a kid that when I grew up I would reserve a room in my house as a ball room, yet somehow never followed through. Probably had something to do with the fact neither of my kids would go anywhere near one 😭

Fun fact: the lanterns used to use oil 100% distilled from Garry Oak acorns, but when the refinery moved up to Malcolm Island it got too expensive to ship.