Vancouver’s plan for 17 new 'villages' will increase uniformity andsterility

Vancouver council looks to exempt small-scale multiplex and duplex projects from empty homes tax  

Guest: Frank Ducote, Urban Designer and a former senior planner for the City of Vancouver, North Vancouver District and City of San Diego.








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