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Category Archives: Municipality
Allenby Park Improvements: starting mid July
You may recall we posted about a planned redo of Allenby Park some time ago. It looks like shovels in dirt are due to be seen soon at Allenby! Details on the planned changes and improvements may be viewed on … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Municipality
Tagged Allenby Park, playground
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May 18, 2022 board minutes
The minutes of the May 18, 2022 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.
Posted in Affordable Housing, Association, CCA Meetings and Minutes, Development, Environment, Municipality, SCAN, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged abstract developments, block watch, Community Amenity Contributions, Lansdowne Middle School, richmond elementary, SCAN, SD61
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April 14, 2022 board minutes
The minutes of the April 14, 2022 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here. Some highlights include discussion of: the 55+ BC Games starting September 13, 2022 and hosted by Victoria. citizens’ assembly to consider the … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Housing, Association, CCA Meetings and Minutes, Development, Environment, Municipality, SCAN, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged 55+ BC Games, abstract developments, bowker creek, CALC, Community Amenity Contributions, Inclusionary Housing Program, Lansdowne Middle School, richmond elementary, SCAN, SD61, shelbourne community kitchen
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CCA in the news
Proposed development within the CCA has received coverage from local news sources. The topic is the 87-unit Abstract Developments proposal for 3226 Shelbourne St. and 1641-1647 McRae Ave, about which we’ve written in the past. Earlier coverage in advance of … Continue reading
Posted in Association, Development, Environment, Events, Municipality, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged abstract developments, rezoning, saanich council, Saanich Planning Department
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FoBC appeal to SD61: Stop unauthorized land disposal
The Friends of Bowker Creek society has put on record in correspondence to the SD61 trustees the view that the trustees are proceeding to dispose of school property without legal authority to do so. As such, the FoBC have asked … Continue reading
Posted in Association, Development, Environment, Municipality
Tagged bowker creek, bowker creek initiative, Lansdowne Middle School, richmond elementary, SD61
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UBCM reviews Housing Completions & Population Growth 2016-2021
The Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) has issued a report that looks at the pace and volume of housing construction within BC with respect to population growth in BC. The drastic and steady incease in house prices across BC … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Housing, Association, Development, Municipality
Tagged affordability, development, housing, housing strategy
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Saanich considering 6 storey apartment heights
The local Times-Colonist has an article that speaks to Saanich council considering to allow 6 storey apartment heights in all apartment zoned properties. The need for more housing is well understood by all. How does this impact the area of … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Housing, Association, Development, Environment, Municipality, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged development, rezoning, saanich council, SVAP
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3405 Shelbourne Project Update: view recorded meeting
Abstract Development has made the recording of the Feb 24th , 2022 community meeting on their proposal for 3405 Shelbourne St. available for viewing. Please see the recorded session available at this link.
Posted in Association, Development, Events, Municipality, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged 3405 Shelbourne, abstract developments, shelbourne valley
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Lie Down for Lansdowne:: Sunday, March 13, 1 pm – 2 pm
Community members opposed to the proposed sale of almost 2 acres of land from the south campus of Lansdowne Middle School have organized an event to focus the spotlight on this issue. Please join us on SUNDAY, MARCH 13th, 1:00 pm at Lansdowne south … Continue reading
Posted in Association, Development, Environment, Events, Municipality, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged bowker creek, bowker creek initiative, Lansdowne Middle School, Ministry of Education, richmond elementary, SD61
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Community Members Organize in Opposition to Proposed Public Land Sale by School District 61
Community members opposed to the proposed land sale by SD61 of almost 2 acres of the Lansdowne school south campus have issued a media release. On Feb 27 th , over 100 local residents gathered near the Lansdowne Middle School … Continue reading
Posted in Association, Development, Environment, Events, Municipality, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged bowker creek, bowker creek initiative, flood plain, Lansdowne Middle School, rezoning, richmond elementary, SD61, south campus
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