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First page of a 10-page piece on Larry Beasley & co., and how other cities are adopting and adapting the "Vancouver model." It's a bit short on substance, but there are some interesting bits if you're willing to scroll across all 10 pages (each page is very very short - just a paragraph or so). Not sure why Vancouver Magazine presents articles in such an annoying format, but there you have it...
Crosscut's David Brewster referenced this article in his critique of 2 Seattle developments. Key aspect is that if the amenities aren't delivered, you can't have the density. It won't work -- the amenities HAVE to be first-class. Recall Edward T. Hall and his commentary on Calhoun.
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As well, they worry there isn't enough emphasis on creating affordable housing or complete neighbourhoods with libraries, transit and community services to go with the density.
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Add Sticky NoteLehan said people feel the process is being rushed through and they fear that the new charter will mean that "we will have 40-storey towers that will be built in the middle of nowhere."
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Yule Heibel on 2008-02-14- sounds like a typical NIMBY panic-mongering reaction...
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