Redevelopment Update

Plans are proceeding on the redevelopment front.  Lakeview had a meeting with the Development Team and architect in October for an update.  A    Letter of Agreement was submitted to the city of Vancouver in March, and a response received in early October, with a number of suggestions and revisions to the initial plans.  The new building will host 79 units, including approx. 30% that are    affordable, purpose-built rentals and a number that are family-friendly (2-3 bedrooms).  Another    meeting with the Development team was held in mid– November to talk about the public engagement details that are required by the city.  The first Open House for the public to hear comments from those in the neighbourhood was scheduled to be held on January 23, but the city has requested more time to do some work on the plans.  Please check back for a date in the near future.  A second Open House, hosted by the city, will take place later in the Spring.  There are still numerous steps left to be taken in the approval  process before actual building can take place—likely at least 16-18 months.  We have been told that we will probably be in our current building for at least 2 Christmases.  So—things are moving slowly but surely!   What an exciting time for this congregation at Lakeview!