Vancouver Council Advised to Reduce Size of Proposed Tower

By Frances Bula, Globe and Mail

April 16, 2012

Vancouver councillors shouldn’t be afraid to reduce the size of a tower proposed for a historic neighbourhood if approving the project as is would turn residents throughout the city against density, the city’s former planning director says. And, said Brent Toderian, councillors should make it clear when they deliver their decision on Tuesday how they see new buildings fitting into established areas if they hope to encourage city residents to welcome density. More …