Preserving Industrial Areas for Jobs

Only 10% of the City of Vancouver, B.C. isn't zoned for residences, and that 10% holds 50% of the city's jobs. Planning director Brent Toderian says it is imperative to preserve the remaining industrial land for employment.

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May 17, 2011, 11:00 AM PDT

By Tim Halbur

Vancouver's downtown densification process has been so successful that it has put pressure on nearby waterfront areas to densify as well. A new regional growth strategy is aimed at preserving the industrial land for jobs rather than homes.

Jeff Lee reports:

"Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan, chairman of Metro's regional development committee, said the region's non-residential land is under attack. "Anytime a developer can get [approval] for residential ... there's huge profits to be made. It's about money. Creating jobs comes second to people making a profit off residential property.""

FULL STORY: Metro Vancouver battles to preserve dwindling supply of industrial land

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in The Vancouver Sun

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