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Studying the Art Gallery move and the return of Larwill
B.P.O. Elks Circus, at the Cambie Street Grounds (Larwill Park) – 1 May 1926. CVA Reference – 99-1549 Among the many Council items on the docket tomorrow is a staff report on the possible relocation of the Vancouver Art Gallery.... Continue reading »
Piloting online voting – a good idea, with a few caveats
The VPSN wrote a short note in support of the idea of an on-line voting pilot project. A motion to that effect is being considered at City Council today. While this sort of strategy does raise questions about the idea... Continue reading »
View corridors, higher buildings in Downtown and Heritage Areas under review
Concept drawing: Higher buildings at the Granville gateway On Thursday, January 20, 2011, Vancouver City Council will be reviewing two staff reports on the inter-related subjects of downtown and heritage area building heights and view corridors. Tonight, Monday, January 17,... Continue reading »
City holds Q&A on view corridors, building heights
More on the issue of building heights and view corridors. The City will be holding a Q&A session on Monday, in advance of the Council presentation on Thursday. Here’s the media release on the subject: Public information meeting on downtown... Continue reading »
On-line voting in Vancouver – worth casting a ballot for?
“I voted” sticker – Photo by Cave Canem Next week promises to be a busy one at Council – between the regular session of Council on Tuesday and the various Council Committee meetings taking place on Thursday there is a... Continue reading »