Alex Beheshti @beheshtialex
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...Just a few meetings ago council was advocating for the importance of liveability of housing units and creating complete communities. Shrinking unit height and limiting basement light seems anathema to that, no?
I was frankly appalled my the overall attitude in the room. Bending over backwards to appease overwrought neighbour concerns, little concern for the future residents of the proposed homes, or the delay and costs being imposed on the developer (which get passed on to purchasers)
I'm the kind of person who gets @CityKitchener committee meetings in his YouTube recommendations now, so I was watching a meeting about a proposed townhome development, and, friends, it was not great
Incredible, a small (~60k people) suburb of Vancouver has 619 distinct zoning districts spanning 1,400+ pages. You may not like it, but this is what peak zoning performance looks like
Incredible, a small (~60k people) suburb of Vancouver has 619 distinct zoning districts spanning 1,400+ pages. You may not like it, but this is what peak zoning performance looks like
In today's @globeandmail, I ask: how much can "gentle density" do to address the housing crisis? theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…
This is so important. Legalizing fourplexes is necessary to get them built, but it isn't sufficient. Lots of supporting policies and incentives are needed.
This is so important. Legalizing fourplexes is necessary to get them built, but it isn't sufficient. Lots of supporting policies and incentives are needed.
Not counting sub-districts, The City of Vancouver currently has 912 distinct zoning districts. And the zoning code itself is in many cases highly discretionary. And that's just CoV, each city in Metro Vancouver adds their own zoning code. This is no way to run a city or region.
Not counting sub-districts, The City of Vancouver currently has 912 distinct zoning districts. And the zoning code itself is in many cases highly discretionary. And that's just CoV, each city in Metro Vancouver adds their own zoning code. This is no way to run a city or region. https://t.co/vanxf0ARmf
Another day, another fact free article about Halifax's HAF changes GAIL LETHBRIDGE: The dark side of Halifax's population boom | SaltWire saltwire.com/halifax/opinio…
Look closely and you’ll see a world-class regional rail system in the making… Frequent Lakeshore trains all run through Union station, dwelling for just 3-5 minutes. Alongside a timed cross-platform transfer to Barrie trains, cross-city trips are now easier than ever!
Look closely and you’ll see a world-class regional rail system in the making… Frequent Lakeshore trains all run through Union station, dwelling for just 3-5 minutes. Alongside a timed cross-platform transfer to Barrie trains, cross-city trips are now easier than ever! https://t.co/1JXOOtC0Wp
It sounds like a boring topic, but air conditioning is more important than you realise. First: there are 2 billion air con units in the world and they account for 10% of all electricity we use. Second: it has revolutionised architecture and totally reshaped global politics...
Zoning is intended to separate incompatible land uses, not segregate communities. This is especially true for residential zones which should only be limited units by infrastructure demands, not character. Cbrm forward brought it from 98 different zones to 21
Zoning is intended to separate incompatible land uses, not segregate communities. This is especially true for residential zones which should only be limited units by infrastructure demands, not character. Cbrm forward brought it from 98 different zones to 21 https://t.co/04TqjM2r08
If a provincial government was so inclined to cut down on planning regulations an easy peasy way to do that would be to limit municipalities to about 12 to 16 zones max and only 3 zones for any specific use. E.g. 3 residential zones, 3 mixed-use zones, 3 commercial zones, and so…
🧵 time: Let's talk about housing targets. I said something incorrect yesterday. The federal government does, in fact, have municipal-level housing targets. I haven't been taking those targets seriously, but that's different than them not existing. Mea culpa. Let's dig in
What is less transparent are municipal targets in future years. But you can calculate them! The province sent out the formula to every municipality. Here's the memo they sent Clarington. Link: weblink.clarington.net/WebLink/DocVie…
Two things can be true at the same time. The first is by in large the biggest opponents of zoning reform skew towards older homeowners, not every time, but it is much of the time. It's also true that the people who want zoning reform skew younger but they do have allies among…
Two things can be true at the same time. The first is by in large the biggest opponents of zoning reform skew towards older homeowners, not every time, but it is much of the time. It's also true that the people who want zoning reform skew younger but they do have allies among…
I am irrationally excited about @MoreNeighbours initiatives! They are a great way to get involved and make an impact with your volunteer time! Been wondering how to get started volunteering with MNTO? This is a great opportunity to start! Already 45 sign ups!
I am irrationally excited about @MoreNeighbours initiatives! They are a great way to get involved and make an impact with your volunteer time! Been wondering how to get started volunteering with MNTO? This is a great opportunity to start! Already 45 sign ups!
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There were a number of concerns shared around the height of the stacked townhomes (3.5 storeys), including Cllr Chapman asking for a shadow study...on the 3.5 storey proposed building. I haven't seen that before!
...Just a few meetings ago council was advocating for the importance of liveability of housing units and creating complete communities. Shrinking unit height and limiting basement light seems anathema to that, no?
We need a cap on the number of unique zones, and a cap on the quantity of rules in each zone. A good rule of thumb: 2 pages max (not 30). Rules should evolve with time to address contemporary goals and challenges, but we need to wage a constant battle against regulatory bloat.
If a provincial government was so inclined to cut down on planning regulations an easy peasy way to do that would be to limit municipalities to about 12 to 16 zones max and only 3 zones for any specific use. E.g. 3 residential zones, 3 mixed-use zones, 3 commercial zones, and so…
If you care about housing affordability, the Conservatives are offering no indication that their government would be anything but worse.
Knocking on doors in Bel-Aire: concern about city's plan to rezone whole city (possibly to receive fed housing $$) & affordability (housing, inflation, food prices, interest rates, taxes). There is general view fed govt is on wrong track & it hurts people. #calgarycentre #cdnpoli
To love a development application long term is to attend a thousand funerals for the proposal it used to be Collaboration makes it better, but also requires significant compromise
Good sign I got this vid from her the same night Also past my 5 min IG time limit, back to time out
The #KitCouncil Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee met on April 22nd, 2024 and one item they discussed was a proposal for 120 stacked townhomes to replace 6 single detached homes. Watch the meeting here. youtube.com/watch?v=p_E-Vp…
Looks like I wasn't the only one feeling frustrated by the council discussion on this proposal. x.com/mikedoherty_ca…
I'm the kind of person who gets @CityKitchener committee meetings in his YouTube recommendations now, so I was watching a meeting about a proposed townhome development, and, friends, it was not great
I was frankly appalled my the overall attitude in the room. Bending over backwards to appease overwrought neighbour concerns, little concern for the future residents of the proposed homes, or the delay and costs being imposed on the developer (which get passed on to purchasers)
I'm the kind of person who gets @CityKitchener committee meetings in his YouTube recommendations now, so I was watching a meeting about a proposed townhome development, and, friends, it was not great
Thank-you to @ULIToronto for inviting some of our #AffordableHousing volunteers to attend today’s “MORE & BETTER HOUSING” panel event at @CdnClubTO w/ @lraitt, @RichardJoyTO & @jen_keesmaat — hosted by @tonykeller1 of @globeandmail… x.com/cdnclubto/stat…
Join us on April 29 for an enlightening discussion on the pressing issue of housing affordability & resilience in Canada. Our esteemed panelists, will delve into the critical topic of housing & its intersection with climate change. bit.ly/3xml9xB
@MattSpoke @PierrePoilievre @ScottAAitchison Classic gatekeeper.
Who is this CPC MP fighting against upzoning in one of Canada’s largest cities? This seems contrary to what we’re hearing from @PierrePoilievre and @ScottAAitchison #HousingCrisis
Knocking on doors in Bel-Aire: concern about city's plan to rezone whole city (possibly to receive fed housing $$) & affordability (housing, inflation, food prices, interest rates, taxes). There is general view fed govt is on wrong track & it hurts people. #calgarycentre #cdnpoli
@beheshtialex @georgebell Ottawa applied transects for its latest OP. Basically a higher order model based on context (rural, suburban, urban, etc) that sounds like what you describe as the spectrum, with options under it based on said context (so no point in having sub-100 ppj forms for urbanized areas)
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My remarks at the #ToomajSalehi rally in Toronto. "Toomaj has committed no crime. He has done nothing wrong. So we are not going to be satisfied if the regime merely lets him live. We are going to shout, each and every day, that Toomaj. Must. Be. Free." #توماج_صالحی
Incredible, a small (~60k people) suburb of Vancouver has 619 distinct zoning districts spanning 1,400+ pages. You may not like it, but this is what peak zoning performance looks like
@vb_jens From City of North Van report on updating its zoning bylaw. Keep in mind CNV's population is a little less than 10% of CoV.
My unpopular opinion is that a lot of recycling efforts are a mass delusion.
my husband thinks i have no idea what can be recycled or not and he’s right but nobody does nobody knows!
Rahim is out here wishing he could get a hemorrhoid one day.
In today's @globeandmail, I ask: how much can "gentle density" do to address the housing crisis? theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…
This is so important. Legalizing fourplexes is necessary to get them built, but it isn't sufficient. Lots of supporting policies and incentives are needed.
Thanks to @ShaneDPhillips and @profchapple for discussing the example of California’s ADUs. I think this point from Shane is crucial:
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