Melissa Fong @internationalmf
not your model minority. PhD Planning abd @UofT * #ChinatownYVR #vanpoli #vanRE musings Vancouver, British Columbia Joined October 2011-
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Merrick: We engaged Joe Wai but he took a position that made him not able to work with us. (Noting here that Joe Wai, before his passing, took a strong position against #105keefer. I remember seeing Joe attend the community alternative open houses as well.)
I’m thankful for @CityofVancouver staff for generally being accommodating to elders who wanted speak at the #105Keefer hearing, but this has got to be the most chaotic city hearing ever despite having two prior practice runs. Some chaotic and questionable highlights: 1) The…
Chinatown Seniors Return to City Hall to Protest 105 Keefer thetyee.ca/News/2023/06/0… via @bychrischeung / #vanpoli #vanRE #cdnpoli #ChinatownYVR #Chinatown #community #RealEstate #AsianCanadian
in 2017, the DPB said that the proposal was "simply not good enough" and does not mean the design test. It still does not. By suing their way to development, it shows that Beedie never wanted to build something that is contextually compliant nor engage community. #105keefer.
At the Development Permit Board to speak to #105Keefer. In a holding area on main City Hall security are telling parents they aren’t allowed to bring their children up to chambers when they speak, even when there is no parent to supervise the child. wtf, @CityofVancouver?
It is also a site of healing, where the City held the apology process for historical discrimination. Believes that #105keefer will impede these activities. Has concerns that the storefronts will privatize public space. Will anyone want to use the plaza in front of a loud bar?
Stephanie Smith @spkr118 opposes #105keefer. Reminds that the board that Beedie decided to sue instead of working with the community. Within the 6-7 years, there are growing crises around housing, pandemic impacts, etc.
Another strong showing of community support at City Hall against condos at 105 Keefer #vanpoli
"Progress shouldn't come at the cost of dignity and humanity of the existing community." Denise Fong, speaking as public scholar and curator of recent and inaugural exhibit at the Chinese Canadian Museum. Opposes #105keefer. Wants the board to uphold the 2017 DPB decision.
The proposal (still) does not further livability and lack seniors and social housing. Cites the Vancouver Plan that calls for protections of social fabric that is as important as the physical integrity of places. #105keefer poses an unique threat to the community.
Woohoo! ACWW board of director Alyssa Sy de Jesus @al_sdj speaks at #105Keefer speaks to the colonial approach of the Beedie building at the Development Permit Board on Jun 12th. Great speech, Alyssa! #AsianCanadian
Russel Chiong opposes #105keefer. States that Beedie and other developers keep on trying to lure communities into supporting their developments with the guise of revitalization. These developments instead, drive gentrification, and force existing businesses out.
Chinatown is the legacy of our ancestors. The seven 'legacy organizations' does not represent the people. They did not reach out to the people. They don't represent me; I only found out about their support for #105keefer from reading about it in @VancouverSun.
Nathan Edelson, former senior planner at the City of Vancouver for 15+ years opposes #105keefer. Recognizes a lot has changed in the past 6 years but still cannot support the current proposal. Wants the City to work w/ developer to adhere to new #chinatownyvr design guidelines.
Eugene McCann @EJMcCann, professor who specializes in gentrification opposes #105keefer for three reasons: 1. 2011 mistake by the City to upzone the DTES/Chinatown. Eugene spoke against the upzoning then. 105 is a legacy of this mistake.
Andy Zhao opposes #105keefer, 1st generation immigrant from China. Works in the DTES. Paints a picture of loss of affordable, culturally appropriate, businesses and the rise of "$20 sandwiches". What kind of thriving Chinatown do we want? Who is it for?
Many seniors speaking for the first time. Many people not speaking out due to language, racism, and other barriers. They lost belief in the system. Wants the board to give these silenced seniors the belief that their voice matters, and that the City is listening. #105keefer
Cites the senior housing study that estimates that there is ~4000 unit shortfall of Chinese senior housing. Wants #105keefer to be for affordable, cultural appropriate, housing. 105 has design issues: sawtooth street profile, and massing. Proposal does not comply with zoning.
Candie Tanaka @candietanaka opposes #105keefer. Has lived experience living and working in #chinatownyvr. Reminds the board of their 2017 rationale that the site's significance and proximity to the memorial. Wants community input future development of the site.
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Chair thanks all the speakers for coming out. Closes the speakers list and ends the meeting. The decision will be deferred to the next DPB until June 26th at 3pm. #105keefer #ChinatownYVR.
“I don’t want to see an empty lot either but something needs to be done in that space that does not include a luxury condo unit that is going to raise property values at an alarming rate and force people to leave #Chinatown." globalnews.ca/news/9761597/f… / #vanpoli #ChinatownYVR
Chinatown Seniors Return to City Hall to Protest 105 Keefer thetyee.ca/News/2023/06/0… via @bychrischeung / #vanpoli #vanRE #cdnpoli #ChinatownYVR #Chinatown #community #RealEstate #AsianCanadian
And with that, the speaker's list is done. Currently on a short 5 minute break before the board reconvenes. #105keefer decision is coming up...!
Glad the story of the shenanigans pulled by the developer, Beedie, is being retold in this hearing. x.com/yskevinhuang/s… #105keefer
Sean Cassidy @SeanVancouver: Questions Beedie's good faith in the #105keefer process, sharing how proponents were busing in seniors from Richmond to support the project. Shares how Beedie has not done anything other than 'lop off' a few floors from the rezoning. Then Beedie sues.
in 2017, the DPB said that the proposal was "simply not good enough" and does not mean the design test. It still does not. By suing their way to development, it shows that Beedie never wanted to build something that is contextually compliant nor engage community. #105keefer.
At the Development Permit Board to speak to #105Keefer. In a holding area on main City Hall security are telling parents they aren’t allowed to bring their children up to chambers when they speak, even when there is no parent to supervise the child. wtf, @CityofVancouver?
It is also a site of healing, where the City held the apology process for historical discrimination. Believes that #105keefer will impede these activities. Has concerns that the storefronts will privatize public space. Will anyone want to use the plaza in front of a loud bar?
Peggy Chen, works in social planning. Representing themselves. Has found sense of home and community in #chinatownyvr. Opposes #105keefer. Beedie's proposal will gentrify the neighbourhood and overshadow the memorial.
Another strong showing of community support at City Hall against condos at 105 Keefer #vanpoli
Jin Hei (?), works as an architect. Speaking as self and is opposed to #105keefer. Is a part of Architects Against Housing Alienation. Shares how the proposal fails the HA-1A guidelines. The proposal is also not affordable. "Housing is not for sale".
"Progress shouldn't come at the cost of dignity and humanity of the existing community." Denise Fong, speaking as public scholar and curator of recent and inaugural exhibit at the Chinese Canadian Museum. Opposes #105keefer. Wants the board to uphold the 2017 DPB decision.
Speaker Andrea Lum She is descended from those who were honoured in the Chinatown memorial; her uncle Hardin Wu fought for Canada in WWII. And her mother's grandfather helped to build the railway; that statue acknowledges him too. #105Keefer
Chinatown is the legacy of our ancestors. The seven 'legacy organizations' does not represent the people. They did not reach out to the people. They don't represent me; I only found out about their support for #105keefer from reading about it in @VancouverSun.
Nathan Edelson, former senior planner at the City of Vancouver for 15+ years opposes #105keefer. Recognizes a lot has changed in the past 6 years but still cannot support the current proposal. Wants the City to work w/ developer to adhere to new #chinatownyvr design guidelines.
Eugene McCann @EJMcCann, professor who specializes in gentrification opposes #105keefer for three reasons: 1. 2011 mistake by the City to upzone the DTES/Chinatown. Eugene spoke against the upzoning then. 105 is a legacy of this mistake.
@yskevinhuang I will try to pick up the #105Keefer livetweet here where Kevin left off while he takes a break. x.com/yskevinhuang/s…
Rosemary Hu, immigrant from Northeastern China. Law student. Was one of the organizers in 2017 as a whisper translator. The #105keefer 2017 organizing experience was why they wanted to pursue law. See how community members' voices continue to be devalued.
Andy Zhao opposes #105keefer, 1st generation immigrant from China. Works in the DTES. Paints a picture of loss of affordable, culturally appropriate, businesses and the rise of "$20 sandwiches". What kind of thriving Chinatown do we want? Who is it for?
Many seniors speaking for the first time. Many people not speaking out due to language, racism, and other barriers. They lost belief in the system. Wants the board to give these silenced seniors the belief that their voice matters, and that the City is listening. #105keefer
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