Think City Minute Archive
OP-ED: Community Pool Still Threatened
Posted December 9th, 2009
OP-ED: No Place for Viaducts in City
Posted December 9th, 2009
NEWS: Vision’s Tax Shift Lacks Support
Posted December 3rd, 2009
By Think City Staff
Think City's fourth Citizen Budget Survey shows that Vancouver residents are opposed to city council's controversial tax shift that cuts taxes for businesses while shifting a larger share of the tax burden on to homeowners. While sympathetic to the concerns of small business, a clear majority of respondents believe the tax shift policy is not fair and want the city to look at alternatives.
NEWS: West Georgia Never Looked So Good
Posted November 5th, 2009
By Think City Staff
The faces of six Chinese toddlers mounted on billboard-sized display panels stare out at the traffic whistling past on West Georgia Street. A reflecting pond created by captured rainwater throws their awestruck images back at the sky.
OUR VIEW: Citizens Shut Out (Again)
Posted November 5th, 2009
NEWS: City Budget 2010 Crunch Time
Posted November 4th, 2009
By Think City Staff
Do you know that Vancouver city council is drawing up the 2010 budget with the probability of significant cuts or increased charges and user fees next year?
OP-ED: High Business Taxes Unsustainable
Posted November 4th, 2009
By Bob Laurie and Paul Sullivan
Across British Columbia, municipal budgets have grown beyond the rate of inflation and population growth. As residential properties exceed 90 per cent of total properties in many cities, the issue of the property tax load on the remaining commercial properties becomes increasingly critical.
OUR VIEW: Mayor Needs to Lead Reforms
Posted October 9th, 2009
Vancouver, like every other municipality in BC, has a long way to go when it comes to addressing the democratic deficit at the local level. But recent news from Victoria may herald change for the better, at least when it comes to reforming civic elections.
OP-ED: Google Street View Makes Debut
Posted October 9th, 2009
By James FletcherWith the launch of Google Street View this week, Vancouver residents can now see our city through new eyes. The technology is impressive, offering up-close 360 degree views of the city’s streets and lanes, and is searchable with Google maps.
OP-ED: Rethink Business Property Tax Breaks
Posted October 2nd, 2009
By Doug McArthur
Municipal governments all across the province are busily developing their budgets for the next tax year, which starts January 1, 2010. Most will be trying to restrain their budgets.