Video: Delta mayor George Harvie supporting Ladner Village rental project

A neighbourhood that needs more people

Delta regular council meeting, April 17. George Harvie’s remarks begin at 59:00.

I post a fair amount of examples of NIMBY opposition to new housing, driven by fear of the unknown. Here’s a good example from the other side, an elected official speaking in strong support of a project to add more housing to a neighbourhood which needs more people.

More information:

• Ladner Village Mixed-Use Building Proposal. City of Delta website.

• Council provides early feedback on proposed six-storey development for Ladner Village. October 2021.

• Delta council hears Dunbar Lumber site redevelopment proposal. November 2022.