Category Archives: Housing

Affordable Housing Panel Discussion at VPL, October 9

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Eddy Elmer

Free discussion forum about affordable housing in Vancouver. Register at EventBrite.

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Building Managers Needed for Study On Socially Isolated Seniors

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Eddy Elmer
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Public Hearing: Rezoning of 1920 SW Marine Drive (Casa Mia)

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Eddy Elmer

At the October 17, 2017 Regular Council meeting, Council referred this rezoning application to the November 14 public hearing. The hearing will be held in Council chambers on the third floor of City Hall, 453 West 12th Avenue. The hearing will start at … Continue reading →

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BC Seniors’ Advocate Report on Residential Care

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Eddy Elmer

SAC member Gudrun Langolf appeared on CBC’s BC Almanac today to discuss findings from the Seniors’ Advocate survey on residential care in BC.

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Letter of Support for Casa Mia Redevelopment

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Eddy Elmer

Below is the text of our letter of support for the revised rezoning application for 1920 SW Marine Drive (Casa Mia): At its June 16 meeting, the Seniors’ Advisory Committee heard from the Applicant regarding changes to the above-noted rezoning application. We … Continue reading →

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Statement from Mayor Roberson on rejection of 105 Keefer rezoning application

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Eddy Elmer

In response to strong community opposition, Council has just voted to reject the rezoning application for 105 Keefer Street in Chinatown. The Mayor has issued the following statement: http://mayorofvancouver.ca/news/mayor-robertsons-statement-105-keefer-rezoning-application-decision

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SAC Opinion on 105 Keefer Rezoning Application

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Eddy Elmer

The following comments have been sent to Council in a letter. Our Chair will also be speaking to the matter at today’s Public Hearing at 6pm. The Seniors’ Advisory Committee is a civic agency appointed by Vancouver City Council to … Continue reading →

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Public Hearing on Rezoning Application for 105 Keefer St. and 544 Columbia St., May 23

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Eddy Elmer

A public hearing on the rezoning application for 105 Keefer and 544 Columbia Streets in Chinatown will be held on May 23, 6pm, Vancouver City Hall. This application may have implications for seniors’ housing affordability in the area and the … Continue reading →

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Revised Rezoning Application for 1920 SW Marine Drive – Casa Mia

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Eddy Elmer

The City of Vancouver has received a revised application to rezone 1920 Southwest Marine Drive from RS-1 (One-Family Dwelling) District to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development) District to allow development of a 90-bed Class B Seniors’ Community Care Facility. The new proposal includes … Continue reading →

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Character Home Zoning Review

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

The City is conducting an Character Home Zoning Review to look at options for the retention of heritage and character homes in single-family (RS) zoning districts. Geographic and zoning options are being explored that could result in changes to regulations … Continue reading →

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Accessible Path of Travel Policy Review, December 7

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

City of Vancouver Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability staff are conducting a policy review to explore opportunities for accessible paths of travel to low-density housing types.  The goal is to improve and streamline policies to make these homes more accessible for … Continue reading →

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Seniors Encouraged To Access BC Property Tax Deferment Program

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

As the deadline approaches for BC homeowners to pay property taxes, BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie is encouraging seniors to consider property tax deferment as a way to stay living independently. BC’s Property Tax Deferment program allows individuals, including senior … Continue reading →

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BC Seniors’ Advocate Launches Residential Care Survey

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Eddy Elmer

The BC Seniors’ Advocate is launching the province’s first-ever survey of all residential care facilities in the province. The survey will explore a range of questions on privacy, food, safety and security, comfort, respect and responsiveness of staff, personal relationships, … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Earns Designation as an Age-Friendly Community

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Eddy Elmer

The Committee is pleased to announce that we were successful in our application to have Vancouver designated as an Age-Friendly Community by the Province of British Columbia. Cities achieve this designation after establishing an advisory committee, securing a local government resolution, conducting … Continue reading →

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Statement on Casa Mia Rezoning Application

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Eddy Elmer

SAC has met with City staff to discuss the proposed rezoning of the the Casa Mia property in Southlands to include a 62-bed Community Care Facility for older adults. Although SAC welcomes additional housing and services for older adults across the … Continue reading →

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Update: VCH Agrees to Our Recommendations for Dogwood Lodge

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Eddy Elmer

On February 5, Council unanimously approved an amended version of the Pearson Dogwood Redevelopment Policy Statement. We are pleased that Vancouver Coastal Health has heard our concerns about the original statement and has agreed to most of our recommendations. Among … Continue reading →

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Council Defers Decision on Pearson Dogwood Redevelopment Policy Statement After SAC Objections

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Eddy Elmer

Vancouver City Council voted today to refer the Pearson Dogwood Redevelopment Policy Statement back to staff for further discussion and revision. Both the Seniors Advisory Committee and the Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee have been critical of this policy statement because … Continue reading →

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West End Seniors’ Network Responds to West End Community Plan

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Eddy Elmer

The City of Vancouver recently released its draft of the City’s first-ever community plan for the West End. This plan will help shape the future of the West End for the next 30 years and focuses on neighbourhood character, housing, local … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Approves Age-Friendly Building By-law Changes

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Eddy Elmer

We are pleased to announce that Council has approved a series of amendments to the City of Vancouver’s Building By-law. Changes include requirements for wider doorways, lever faucets, accessible showers, accessible “peepholes” for front doors, and infrastructure needed to adapt homes … Continue reading →

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City Approves Approves First-Ever Age-Friendly Action Plan

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Eddy Elmer

We are pleased to report that City Council has approved Vancouver’s first-ever Age-Friendly Action Plan— a series of over 60 actions that the City can take to help make Vancouver a more safe, inclusive, and engaging city for older adults. These … Continue reading →

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