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If only we charged a Community Revitalization Levy in Vancouver….(tongue in cheek). It’s amazing how Vancouver has been addicted to Community Amenity Contributions (CACs) for almost 30 years but some cities are just starting to figure it out.
“Told repeatedly that there’s no way to afford the southeast LRT for perhaps decades, Ald. Shane Keating will bring another fundraising idea to council Monday.
He’ll ask colleagues to explore whether the same complicated funding scheme that finally got the East Village redeveloped can also deliver his southeast ward’s long-awaited dream project.
Some colleagues say it’s a long-shot proposal, but Keating said he’ll test it “rather than sitting here and having no money.”
“Let’s find the money instead of (saying), ‘I want to steal it from wherever,’ ” he said.
After finishing the nearly $1.5-billion west LRT, the city has a group of more modest and partially completed transit projects slated for the next decade: special bus-only lanes down 17th Avenue S.E., bus-only lanes partway up Centre Street, and the first phase of a new southeast “busway” road that will eventually become LRT to the south hospital.”
Read more: http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/calgary/Novel+funding+plan+could+kick+start+southeast/8043975/story.html#ixzz2MgUgqQw6
A 46-storey tower has been proposed for the Southeast corner of Halifax Street and Gilmore Avenue in the Brentwood Town Centre area of Burnaby. The rezoning proposal for the site at 1846-1904 Gilmore Ave includes 340 units, 374 underground parking spaces, and a total density of 5.0 FAR under the City’s RM-5s designation.
After numerous nights of discussion, Vancouver City Council approved the Beach Towers proposal (view it HERE) this morning. The project will add 133 units and nearly 100,000 square feet of density to the property.
Council will get back at it on Wednesday night when a proposal for 633 Main Street by Blue Sky Properties (view it HERE) is contemplated. The proposal is for 188 units over 16 storeys with retail at grade.
Richmond Review – Intracorp brings River Park Place to Richmond.
Located in the heart of Richmond’s Oval Village neighbourhood, River Park Place will be part of a master-planned community that is pedestrian-friendly and just minutes away from everything that Richmond has to offer. Whether it’s a walk on the dyke that winds all the way to Steveston or some evening entertainment at the River Rock Casino, nothing is out of reach.
The Richmond Oval Village is expected to become a new lifestyle hub, with restaurants, shops and leisure activities, and Intracorp is getting in at the start of it. A new T&T Supermarket, scheduled to open in late 2013, will add to the convenience. Grocery shopping will literally be walking distance away from your home at River Park Place.
The first phase of River Park Place is expected to go on sale in spring 2013, and will feature a 15-storey tower with one-, two- and three-bedroom homes. The floorplans are efficient and modern, with huge windows to take in your river and mountain views and gorgeous interior finishings.
Read more: http://www.richmondreview.com/business/191881571.html
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