General Infill Discussion

[policyenthusiast]

Wish I had more recent income data, but:

Pretty clear alignment.

 

[thommyjo]

But doesn't this ignore the fact that we just had an election and all pro-infill councillors were re-elected? Based on the outcome of the election, aren't the proposed change to the bylaw a result of a small group of individuals trying to co-ordinate their advocacy contrary to what most residents want (and voted for)?

While the election clearly gives some high level trends of support, drawing a conclusion that most people want 8 over 6 mid block for example would be a big leap. Especially as many wards saw “fully repeal” candidates. If you support infill, but say, only want 4 units max on a lot, how do you vote? Janz or PACE? Likely Janz, while still not liking 8.

 

[thommyjo]

I wonder if there are more eight-plexes in the lower-incoMe neighborhoods.

Lots of derelict homes in lower income areas. When your option was build 2 skinnies that need to sell for 550k to cover costs, that didn’t cause a lot of movement. Who wants to pay 500k to be in an area full of rundown 250k homes.

But once zoning started to change, selling 4 townhomes for 400k, or renting places for $1800, became a more attractive option.

 

[JuliallThat]

Wish I had more recent income data, but:
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Pretty clear alignment.

Though this map will always look a bit biased away from the core because the 8 unit buildings are not allowed and never were allowed on the smaller lots that are common in older neighbourhoods. A standard 33' × 120' lot only allows for 4 units.

 

[IanO]

I just like how this looks like some sort of boogey-muscle-man coming after our fair neighbourhoods.

 

[Glenco]

So many around the Valley Line West and it hasn't even opened yet.

 

[Barnaby]

So many around the Valley Line West and it hasn't even opened yet.

The whole area from 109th St to 149th St is going to completely change.

 

[Tropical]

The whole area from 109th St to 149th St is going to completely change.

Music to my ears

 

[TAS]

Nice to see this old apartment on 121st just north of Jasper Ave get a much needed renovation and new life.

 

[constance_chlore]

Nice to see this old apartment on 121st just north of Jasper Ave get a much needed renovation and new life.

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Yeah, over the past year I've heard a lot of sounds of internal renovations whenever I've passed by Derwas Court. Anyone know the situation?

 

[davcocom]

Nice to see this old apartment on 121st just north of Jasper Ave get a much needed renovation and new life.

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… As long as is not a demolition

 

[TAS]

… As long as is not a demolition

They've installed new windows.

 

[cmd uw]

… As long as is not a demolition

It's not.