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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
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
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
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
By Carol Volkart, DRA Newsletter Editor Dunbar residents may be relaxing after TransLink rescinded plans that would have cut 40 percent of the No. 7 bus stops between 41st and 16th in January, but the larger battle is far from over. The status of some of the saved Dunbar bus stops is unclear, as TransLink’s … Read more
Vancouver City Council approved the Rezoning Rental Plan in a 10-1 vote on December 14, 2021. The following is a report on the vote and council discussion sent out to Kits residents by the Upper Kitsilano Residents Association. Read more: https://dunbar-vancouver.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SRPPasses.pdf
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
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
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