On Monday March 19, 6:45 – 9pm RAMP is hosting a Community Forum at
2881 Main St at 13th (St. Patrick’s Church)
Topic: Can we build high density neighbourhoods without building towers?
Are Towers necessary to achieve high density? Urban Design Specialist Lewis N. Villegassays “We can build high density neighbourhoods in Vancouver without building towers.” Lewis will present the new planning paradigm in a multi-media presentation entitled “The Density Fallacy”. Professor Patrick Condon of UBC SALA will speak to the issue of exploring options to towers that are more resilient, affordable, and compatible with existing neighbourhood character. Speakers from RAMP will examine the Rize Rezoning design before City Council at the ongoing Public Hearing; alternate design scenarios will be explored within the current C3A zoning. Jim Lehto will summarize the C3A zoning. Mr. Lehto formerly served the City of Vancouver as Downtown Development and Downtown Policy Planner; he holds a Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and a Masters of Architecture and Urban Design from Harvard.
The C3A zoning has been used in several recent projects in Mount Pleasant. Come join the discussion.
The Public Hearing for the Rize rezoning reconvenes on March 27, 7pm at City Hall, speakers can still sign up. There’s a lot more information on the Public Hearing here and analysis at this link.
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About RAMP Vancouver
The Residents Association Mount Pleasant (RAMP) is a non-profit coalition of volunteers who recognize the unique character of the community and strive to maintain this special neighbourhood. Recent rezoning applications threaten to significantly alter the complexion of Mount Pleasant, with large departures in height and density from currently permitted zoning. RAMP seeks to educate members of the public on the true impacts of proposed spot rezoning, and to work on maintaining a livable, affordable and human scale community.
