Please put your reactions and comments about this issue here (below). Anyone can comment however long you care to. We will eventually compile. With your name is best for our purposes but anonomys is ok if you prefer it.
Patrick.
Article link submittted by Bette Murphy.
https://biv.com/article/2023/
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ReplyDeleteThank you for organizing this Ron Usher
ReplyDeleteThanks Ron
DeleteThe last 60 seconds contained the most important point.
ReplyDeleteIf the high prices never go away because of private sector profit demands, then we need to have non-profit sector developments. The old coop system worked wonderfully well and can be reinstated. I see some movement in this direction but it is essential to retain amenities like parks rather than build on them. Redeveloping old energy inefficient buildings would be a good start, although there are many solutions.
ReplyDeleteYes. I have come to the same conclusion, briefly assessed here: https://twitter.com/pmcondon2/status/1593367267517296640
Deletehttps://twitter.com/pmcondon2/status/1593367267517296640
DeleteDr. Murray's premise of rental as function of income is pretty far off base in Vancouver. When you look at CEO's - yes, their income has increased with rentals - about 300%. The majority of people do not have highly increased income, yet have to deal with that same 300% increase. This is why more & more are sharing with strangers, living in cars, or homeless. Dr. Murray makes it sound quite normal & just "fine"
DeleteDr. Davidoff seems to be focussed on developer costs & affordability, not the people who need homes. Now I understand how bill 44 came about. He's very entertaining & very convincing, but his perspective is not one that will produce housing at a cost that the majority of British Columbians can afford.
ReplyDeletePeople need to listen to Adam. I am impressed that you added him
I'm glad Dr Murray clarified. I agree the conversations should be separated. There are ways that the prices can be brought down, but it has to be done at the provincial or federal level. Also, not everyone is out to make money. Many, many just want a home, and would be happy if everything went down. The issues actually come about with those who are in it for the money. The speculation that that creates, needs to be stopped
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