Monthly Archives: May 2012

For info on this controversial rezoning (public hearing June 11),

Thanks to generous donation, we are pleased to announce the following meeting. More info will be provided soon about the program. Feel free to download, print, and use this notice here WEN Town Hall Meeting 2012, poster. Four-to-a-page print and … Continue reading →

Click here to enjoy our slideshow about community planning. This will be useful for people who are interested in the official West End Community Plan process that has just begun. The slides online will tell you this: How zoning works … Continue reading →

Over 12,000 people have signed the “no rezoning without a comprehensive plan” petition and more signatures continue to arrive. . The City’s official million-dollar 18- to 21-month process to create a West End Community Plan has just begun. But major spot rezonings continue and more may … Continue reading →

On May 15, Vancouver Council voted to send the controversial rezoning and development application for a 22-storey tower at 1401 Comox (former site of St. John’s Church) to a public hearing. All Vision Vancouver councillors voted in favor. Only Councillors … Continue reading →

May 14, 2012 Mayor Gregor Robertson and City Councillors, City of Vancouver RE: WEN Letter to Mayor and Council – 1401 Comox Street [ Item P1 – May 15, 2012 ] Dear Mayor and Council: In the regular Council meeting … Continue reading →

The City of Vancouver has now published the Staff Report on the market rental STIR (Short Term Incentives for Rental) development project at 1401 Comox Street (site of former St. John’s Church).  The City Council will consider this item at … Continue reading →

Have your say about the West End Community Plan at these City of Vancouver Events. West End Community Storytelling Event: There’s no place like home (Discover your community through the eyes of your neighbours) Thursday May 10 (from 7 – … Continue reading →

This weekend across Canada and around the world, Jane’s Walks will be hosted by locals in celebration of their own communities. A number of walks will be held in the West End. For West End Neighbours, Liz Carney will lead … Continue reading →