Heritage Vancouver Society
First Shaughnessy Heritage Conservation Area Public Hearing continues next Tuesday July 28. If you have ever felt that there is unnecessary demolition, cavalier disregard for heritage, and unjustifiable loss of neighbourhood character and community in our city, THIS IS YOUR PRIME CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR SAY AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT. Please give council every reason to vote in favor of the Heritage Conservation Area (HCA) simply by writing to: mayorandcouncil@vancouver.ca 11 things you can say: 1) It incentivizes retention of older homes 2) It limits demolitions 3) There is clear language that prevents people from exploiting the loopholes in the original Official Development Plan (ODP) of 1982 in order to build out-of-context McMansions and/or additions 4) It's much easier to apply than Heritage Revitalization Agreements 5) It allows for sensible densification in the form of infill and Multiple Conversion Dwellings. This is densification done well 6) It retains landscaping and it reduces building material waste which aligns with the Greenest City Initiative 7) It introduces maintenance standards to keep buildings and landscaping in good condition and prevent neglect 8) It allows for the area to maintain its unique character 9) It provides a framework for other areas that need protection 10) This is a precedent setting tool for heritage conservation in our city 11) HCAs exist in around 70 locations across BC, Victoria has 10 and is considering an 11th. We have yet to have one despite having key historic areas at risk
from https://www.facebook.com/heritagevancouver/posts/1109819265714609
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