@nomegatowers.bsky.social
.@robbotterell.bsky.social @jervaler.bsky.social No reply to our letter to @ravikahlon.bsky.social pleading for the BC gov't to step in. This project needs AFFORDABLE and LOW-INCOME housing! @davidebybc.bsky.social
Still hoping @ravikahlon.bsky.social will step in to bring true affordability to at least some of these rental suites. @nikisharma.bsky.social cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2025/06/11/h...
June 12, 2025 at 12:24 AM
.@robbotterell.bsky.social @jervaler.bsky.social No reply to our letter to @ravikahlon.bsky.social pleading for the BC gov't to step in. This project needs AFFORDABLE and LOW-INCOME housing! @davidebybc.bsky.social
Still hoping @ravikahlon.bsky.social will step in to bring true affordability to at least some of these rental suites. @nikisharma.bsky.social cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2025/06/11/h...
B.C. housing minister Ravi Kahlon failed to reply. Council approves 3 towers at 1780 East Broadway and Commercial (Safeway site) 36, 37, 43 storeys. Some bullet points.
Above: A massing model rendering of what was approved depicting how the views from Trout Lake will change. This is one view that the applicants and City of Vancouver planning staff failed to provid…
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June 12, 2025 at 12:23 AM
.@robbotterell.bsky.social @jervaler.bsky.social No reply to our letter to @ravikahlon.bsky.social pleading for the BC gov't to step in. This project needs AFFORDABLE and LOW-INCOME housing! @davidebybc.bsky.social
Still hoping @ravikahlon.bsky.social will step in to bring true affordability to at least some of these rental suites. @nikisharma.bsky.social cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2025/06/11/h...
B.C. housing minister Ravi Kahlon failed to reply. Council approves 3 towers at 1780 East Broadway and Commercial (Safeway site) 36, 37, 43 storeys. Some bullet points.
Above: A massing model rendering of what was approved depicting how the views from Trout Lake will change. This is one view that the applicants and City of Vancouver planning staff failed to provid…
cityhallwatch.wordpress.com
June 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Still hoping @ravikahlon.bsky.social will step in to bring true affordability to at least some of these rental suites. @nikisharma.bsky.social cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2025/06/11/h...
Interesting!
Some more context and history on Commercial and Broadway via @spacing.bsky.social
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Broadway and Commercial: A Public Process Failure? - Spacing Vancouver
Last week, the proposed development in the Featured Image above, located at the Broadway and Commercial “Safeway Site” (BCSS), was referred to public hearing anticipated for July (consequently, while ...
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June 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Interesting!
Exposing the illusion: the Safeway“public green space” would be a private upper courtyard. Developer’s only public offer? The sidewalk and steps. See pp 82–83 of application. #vanre #bcpoli @cityhallwchwchr.bsky.social Thank you @sarahkirbyyung.bsky.social for asking for some public access.
June 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Exposing the illusion: the Safeway“public green space” would be a private upper courtyard. Developer’s only public offer? The sidewalk and steps. See pp 82–83 of application. #vanre #bcpoli @cityhallwchwchr.bsky.social Thank you @sarahkirbyyung.bsky.social for asking for some public access.
@seanorr.bsky.social @ptfry.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social #vanre #bcpoli @ravikahlon.bsky.social
Despite the fanfare, its highly likely the Safeway site will be flipped & sit idle for years. Later a new owner will come to the City, seeking revisions - wanting condos. The developer industry has always wanted to sell those views. By then, current staff & Councillors will have moved on #vanpoli
June 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Despite the fanfare, its highly likely the Safeway site will be flipped & sit idle for years. Later a new owner will come to the City, seeking revisions - wanting condos. The developer industry has always wanted to sell those views. By then, current staff & Councillors will have moved on #vanpoli
June 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Despite the fanfare, its highly likely the Safeway site will be flipped & sit idle for years. Later a new owner will come to the City, seeking revisions - wanting condos. The developer industry has always wanted to sell those views. By then, current staff & Councillors will have moved on #vanpoli
Thank you @seanorr.bsky.social for your Safeway vote last night. You won't regret it. Thank you @ptfry.bsky.social for your lucid analysis, and for not voting in favour. You did your homework. Its noticed &appreciated.
#vanpoli #VanRE @cityhallwchvan.bsky.social #bcpoli
#vanpoli #VanRE @cityhallwchvan.bsky.social #bcpoli
June 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Thank you @seanorr.bsky.social for your Safeway vote last night. You won't regret it. Thank you @ptfry.bsky.social for your lucid analysis, and for not voting in favour. You did your homework. Its noticed &appreciated.
#vanpoli #VanRE @cityhallwchvan.bsky.social #bcpoli
#vanpoli #VanRE @cityhallwchvan.bsky.social #bcpoli
Safeway’s REIT proposal: towering skyscrapers to block public mountain views and dodge affordability rules. Privatizing the skyline, one exemption at a time. #REIT #HousingCrisis #vanpoli @lucymaloney.bsky.social @seanorr.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Safeway’s REIT proposal: towering skyscrapers to block public mountain views and dodge affordability rules. Privatizing the skyline, one exemption at a time. #REIT #HousingCrisis #vanpoli @lucymaloney.bsky.social @seanorr.bsky.social
We need AFFORDABILITY near a transit hub. Yes to density! But this REIT is getting OFF THE HOOK in providing affordable units. The City can do better than this!
May 11, 2025 at 5:18 AM
We need AFFORDABILITY near a transit hub. Yes to density! But this REIT is getting OFF THE HOOK in providing affordable units. The City can do better than this!
@seanorr.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social @ptfry.bsky.social @ravikahlon.bsky.social @davidebybc.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
April 16, 2025 at 1:13 AM
.@lucymaloney.bsky.social @ptfry.bsky.social @petermeiszner.bsky.social
April 12, 2025 at 6:07 AM
.@lucymaloney.bsky.social @ptfry.bsky.social @petermeiszner.bsky.social
Crombie REIT’s proposal for Safeway at Commercial Drive: just 10% of 1,044 units to be at ave. city rent—not affordable! Staff say it fails City policies, but recommend approval.
At the REIT’s Davie St. Safeway, 1BRs go for $3,250.
🗓️ Public Hearing May 15
✖️ Tell Council: VOTE NO #vanre #vanpoli
At the REIT’s Davie St. Safeway, 1BRs go for $3,250.
🗓️ Public Hearing May 15
✖️ Tell Council: VOTE NO #vanre #vanpoli
April 11, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Megatowers proposed by Crombie REIT for Safeway at Commercial Drive will not be affordable! Just make investors rich! @seanorr.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Megatowers proposed by Crombie REIT for Safeway at Commercial Drive will not be affordable! Just make investors rich! @seanorr.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Megatowers proposed by Crombie REIT for Safeway at Commercial Drive will not be affordable! Just make investors rich! @seanorr.bsky.social
