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July 18, 2025

2 Sentence Constitution of the Homes For Living Foundation removes any doubt that Homes For Living (HFL) is a purpose-built pressure group designed to influence municipal politicians.

2 Sentence Constitution of the Homes For Living Foundation removes any doubt that Homes For Living (HFL) is a purpose-built pressure group designed to influence municipal politicians. “We want to take a data-driven approach and transparently cast a light on… Continue reading

July 17, 2025

Feb 2025 Dialogue with Jack Sandor of Homes for Living provides a fascinating window onto Homes for Living and described lobbying activities to MLAs. No Entry for the organization appears when searched on on the BC Lobbyists Registry.

Feb 2025 Dialogue with Jack Sandor of Homes for Living provides a fascinating window onto Homes for Living and described lobbying activities to MLAs. No Entry for the organization appears when searched on on the BC Lobbyists Registry. Homes For… Continue reading

July 12, 2025

Homes For Living (HFL) and other ‘YIMBY’-oriented groups’ Lobbying Letter to Premier Eby and Housing Minister Kahlon, Mirrors the UDI’s lobbying efforts, raising important questions about the relationship between the UDI and HFL, as they both press the Province for a practically identical development agenda, while simultaneously being treated as stakeholders by it.

Homes For Living (HFL) and other ‘YIMBY’-oriented groups’ Lobbying Letter to Premier Eby and Housing Minister Kahlon, Mirrors the UDI’s lobbying efforts, raising important questions about the relationship between the UDI and HFL, as they both press the Province for… Continue reading

July 9, 2025

Robertson at the Federal Helm Will not Deliver Housing Affordability to the People by David Todtman

Robertson at the Federal Helm Will not Deliver Housing Affordability to the People David Todtman July 2, 2025 Sink the Dinghy, Get the Captain’s Hat Someone recently asked if I thought Vancouver’s ex-mayor, Gregor Robertson, now Canada’s country’s Minister of… Continue reading

June 15, 2025

As long as widespread deforestation continues, no amount of zoning reform will fix our housing crisis. By Takuma Valcourt

As long as widespread deforestation continues, no amount of zoning reform will fix our housing crisis. By Takuma ValcourtJune 9, 2025 As long as widespread deforestation continues, no amount of zoning reform will fix our housing crisis — not when… Continue reading

June 12, 2025

The UDI lobbies the Federal Government via Gregor Robertson the new Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, and the former Mayor of Vancouver

The UDI lobbies the Federal Government via Gregor Robertson the new Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, and the former Mayor of Vancouver. The UDI “would be concerned if the Federal Government broadened its role as adirect developer of housing that… Continue reading

June 9, 2025

Eastern values in western trade alliance and how the way we do business does irreparable harm to our trade relations by Takuma Valcourt

Eastern values in western trade alliance and how the way we do business does irreparable harm to our trade relations. By Takuma ValcourtJune 1, 2025 As a proud person of Asian descent—of mixed heritage and deeply rooted in Shinto spirituality,… Continue reading

April 17, 2025

The UDI claims that it is nonpartisan, makes federal election scorecard with only 3 parties listed.

The UDI claims that it is nonpartisan, makes federal election scorecard with only 3 parties listed. By Sasha IzardApril 17, 2025 The Urban Development Institute (UDI) is a registered nonprofit organization (and also simultaneously a registered lobbying organization at only… Continue reading

April 12, 2025

“VibrantVictoria” claims it’s not media, is annoyed at being asked if it is connected to real estate – bans poster for questioning if that is really the case – then it turns out that it is run by Citified Media with ties to real estate sector.

“VibrantVictoria” claims it’s not media, is annoyed at being asked if it is connected to real estate – bans poster for questioning if that is really the case – then it turns out that it is run by Citified Media… Continue reading

March 7, 2025

The Government of British Columbia has repeatedly failed to post Freedom of Information response on its so-called “Open Information” catalogue regarding Housing Target Consultations that the Province made with Municipalities, after almost a year and a half since the FOI request was made.

The Government of British Columbia has repeatedly failed to post Freedom of Information response on its so-called “Open Information” catalogue regarding Housing Target Consultations that the Province made with Municipalities, after almost a year and a half since the FOI… Continue reading

December 5, 2024

How the proposed “RapidBus” lanes in the Capital Region, including on McKenzie, were used as part of the UDI development lobby’s push for enforced densification/upzoning along rapid transit corridors, during their lobbying to David Eby in 2022

How the proposed “RapidBus” lanes in the Capital Region, including on McKenzie, were used as part of the UDI development lobby’s push for enforced densification/upzoning along rapid transit corridors, during their lobbying to David Eby in 2022 AKA Thrown under… Continue reading