Monthly Archives: May 2012

Son of STIR risen: Vancouver rental policy approved

By Elizabeth Murphy, Contributing writer Vancouver Courier On Tuesday May 15, 2012 Vision Vancouver City Councillors approved a new rental policy report, Secured Market Rental Housing Policy. Based on concerns about the report and the process, it was substantially opposed … Continue reading

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Son of STIR: New rental policy proposed for Vancouver

New program has same problems as old STIR program and more By Elizabeth Murphy, Contributing writer Vancouver Courier Next Tuesday afternoon, Vancouver Council will consider approving a report on a Secured Market Rental Housing Policy. There has been no public … Continue reading

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Rize exposes flaws in Vancouver’s planning process

By Elizabeth Murphy, Contributing writer Vancouver Courier Rize Alliance project at Broadway & Kingsway facing south: 215 ft. high / 5.5 FSR massing Photograph by: Computer model courtesy , Stephen Bohus BLA The Rize at Broadway and Kingsway in historic … Continue reading

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