Dunbar’s future is in your hands

by Carol Volkart, DRA Newsletter Editor When you cast your vote for the next City Council on Saturday, October 15, 2022 you won’t just be choosing people or parties – you’ll be voting for how Dunbar and the entire city will develop over the next 30 years.     That’s because this election will also determine whether … Read more

Thoughts from a Broadway Plan Rally

By Bruce A. Gilmour, DRA President On Saturday, May 7, I joined a rally at Vancouver City Hall!  I gathered with those curious, concerned, hoping to learn more, or wanting to voice their opinions to the current Mayor and Council about the Broadway Plan and citizen participation in civic democracy.  Regarding engagement at the neighbourhood … Read more

What you don’t know can hurt you

by Carol Volkart, DRA Newsletter Editor If you don’t know about two massive city-changing plans that will transform the look, feel and texture of Vancouver over the next 30 years, you’re not alone. Mention the Broadway Plan and Vancouver Plan to most people on the street, and you’re likely to hear, “I didn’t know about … Read more

Speak up for Dunbar this Election Year

By Bruce A. Gilmour, DRA President As 2022 began, I reflected on the DRA’s 2021 accomplishments and the path forward. Much of last year’s focus will continue to influence our agenda this year. That includes an increased emphasis on collaboration with the Dunbar Village Business Association and with Dunbar residents through the newsletter, list serv, … Read more

Blueline Map shows City’s proposed rezoning of Dunbar.

Click on the image below to download or open in your browser. It’s a large file, so please wait for it to load. Consultation lacking in City’s plans for rental apartments in large areas of Dunbar, says DRA By Carol Volkart, Newsletter Editor The Dunbar Residents’ Association has spoken out against a city plan that … Read more

Let’s add the right kind of housing to Dunbar without losing liveability

By Bruce Gilmour, DRA president This summer, my family and I enjoyed the pleasures of country life in the south Cariboo. However, with my ear to the ground, I was also learning about trouble brewing back home in Dunbar. It came out in dribs and drabs because the city did not bother officially informing the … Read more

Streamling Citywide Rental Rezoning letter to City

Nov. 2, 2021 City of VancouverMayor Stewart and Council Dear Mayor Stewart and Councillors: Re: Streamlining Rental Citywide Rezoning This letter is to inform you that the Dunbar Residents’ Association opposes the Streamlining Rentals proposal. We urge you to vote against it and work with communities like ours in finding better ways to bring needed … Read more