@mtnbvan
@mtnbvan.bsky.social
#WilfulBlindness & gaslighting harms all, our economy, costs lives. Data transparency, science, evidence-based decisions, strong actions needed YESTERDAY. Vision mass-upzone "30 yr plan" (2008-18); Sim/ABC & BCNDP crank it up & worsen #vanre
This is outdated (Jan 2024 Dallas Fed data) ) via Better Dwelling, comparing Cdn housing vs. US & other countries.
2nd chart Vancouver & Toronto vs. median incomes
2nd chart Vancouver & Toronto vs. median incomes
November 11, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This is outdated (Jan 2024 Dallas Fed data) ) via Better Dwelling, comparing Cdn housing vs. US & other countries.
2nd chart Vancouver & Toronto vs. median incomes
2nd chart Vancouver & Toronto vs. median incomes
Citing AHVer Jens, who only pushes supply, who advocated for foreign buyers & didn't pass the mohan test (which lost in court)- is rich.
Condon's data. He's well regarded in academia, and is neither yimby or nimby. His "Broken City, Land Speculation, Inequality, and Urban Crisis" is peer reviewed.
Condon's data. He's well regarded in academia, and is neither yimby or nimby. His "Broken City, Land Speculation, Inequality, and Urban Crisis" is peer reviewed.
November 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Citing AHVer Jens, who only pushes supply, who advocated for foreign buyers & didn't pass the mohan test (which lost in court)- is rich.
Condon's data. He's well regarded in academia, and is neither yimby or nimby. His "Broken City, Land Speculation, Inequality, and Urban Crisis" is peer reviewed.
Condon's data. He's well regarded in academia, and is neither yimby or nimby. His "Broken City, Land Speculation, Inequality, and Urban Crisis" is peer reviewed.
November 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Sure. Except re: Housing- tons of mass density upzoning already with demovictions, land flips, industry slowdown, stalled projects and empty condos cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/wp-content/u... #vanre
November 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Sure. Except re: Housing- tons of mass density upzoning already with demovictions, land flips, industry slowdown, stalled projects and empty condos cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/wp-content/u... #vanre
Past property tax hikes & previously:
2025: +3.9%.
2024: +7.5%
2023: +10.7%
2022: +6.35%
2021: +5%
2020: +7%
2019: +4.9%
2018: +4.2%
2025: +3.9%.
2024: +7.5%
2023: +10.7%
2022: +6.35%
2021: +5%
2020: +7%
2019: +4.9%
2018: +4.2%
November 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Past property tax hikes & previously:
2025: +3.9%.
2024: +7.5%
2023: +10.7%
2022: +6.35%
2021: +5%
2020: +7%
2019: +4.9%
2018: +4.2%
2025: +3.9%.
2024: +7.5%
2023: +10.7%
2022: +6.35%
2021: +5%
2020: +7%
2019: +4.9%
2018: +4.2%
2017 chart shows lower numbers in 2008.
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
2017 chart shows lower numbers in 2008.
Also makes me think of this* (*Adjusted just for her)
September 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Also makes me think of this* (*Adjusted just for her)
#tbt 2024 CHW analysis & charts #SomethingSomeoneCanAfford™️
August 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
#tbt 2024 CHW analysis & charts #SomethingSomeoneCanAfford™️
DJT would like this one 🤣
August 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
DJT would like this one 🤣
Trump going for a “Typewriter monument” ?
August 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Trump going for a “Typewriter monument” ?
I dunno, somehow Canadians survived and happily retired before housing became a speculative global investment, enriching few while punishing the majority
July 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I dunno, somehow Canadians survived and happily retired before housing became a speculative global investment, enriching few while punishing the majority
Extracting paid up equity and some capital gains growth, is fine & has historically been the case. Expecting crazy exponential YOY growth as we've seen, is unrealistic & has been harmful to all.
This below, is far from healthy or "normal" (2024 data v. @hmacbe.bsky.social)
This below, is far from healthy or "normal" (2024 data v. @hmacbe.bsky.social)
July 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Extracting paid up equity and some capital gains growth, is fine & has historically been the case. Expecting crazy exponential YOY growth as we've seen, is unrealistic & has been harmful to all.
This below, is far from healthy or "normal" (2024 data v. @hmacbe.bsky.social)
This below, is far from healthy or "normal" (2024 data v. @hmacbe.bsky.social)
Why Van CY & BC shouldn't have put all bets on speculative RE & not on local residents, community building and biz.
July 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Why Van CY & BC shouldn't have put all bets on speculative RE & not on local residents, community building and biz.
Note: in Vancouver, "social housing" levels are even lower than data (or spin) often shows. Gregor Robertson & Vision changed the definition of it in 2015 where only 30% assistance = "100% social hsg". This has remained unrevoked since 2018 incl. w/ Sim ABC. Gregor as Fed. Housing Minister= #FAIL
June 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Note: in Vancouver, "social housing" levels are even lower than data (or spin) often shows. Gregor Robertson & Vision changed the definition of it in 2015 where only 30% assistance = "100% social hsg". This has remained unrevoked since 2018 incl. w/ Sim ABC. Gregor as Fed. Housing Minister= #FAIL
Canada *could* build or incentivize truly affordable hsg & social hsg at assistance rates for full time residents but it continues on the same path with "market housing" sold to the global highest bidder
June 28, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Canada *could* build or incentivize truly affordable hsg & social hsg at assistance rates for full time residents but it continues on the same path with "market housing" sold to the global highest bidder
So let's not pretend & report that Gregor has done anything "good" let alone has any experience of 'advocacy' or delivery of social or affordable housing. His puppetry has only excelled at grifting for RECartel
June 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
So let's not pretend & report that Gregor has done anything "good" let alone has any experience of 'advocacy' or delivery of social or affordable housing. His puppetry has only excelled at grifting for RECartel
The "supply" Gregor got us after 10 years - more homelessness & mkt hsg that nobody can afford. 2017 Chart via @ayan604.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The "supply" Gregor got us after 10 years - more homelessness & mkt hsg that nobody can afford. 2017 Chart via @ayan604.bsky.social