Monthly Archives: August 2017

The Vancouver Special

‘Vancouver Specials’ offer many lessons By Elizabeth Murphy, Vancouver Sun, August 23, 2017 The Vancouver Special, centre right, would have replaced a demolished character house, such as the house on the left that is converted into multiple units. Elizabeth Murphy __________ The infamous … Continue reading

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STIR Resurrected

City repeating mistakes on affordable housing Density bonuses provide unintended consequences. By Elizabeth Murphy,  The Vancouver Sun  August 5, 2017 “Size matters for a number of reasons, not only because the buildings will not provide a proper fit for the neighbourhood. … Continue reading

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