District B-Sides

Episode 6: Navigating the Future of Our Marine Environment

Did you know? Local governments play an important role in regulating the use of both land and water.  In this episode, Mayor Karen Elliott is joined by District of Squamish Councillor Doug Race and District of Squamish Planner Sarah McJannet for discussion about marine planning, proposed marine-specific zones and regulations, and how the new marine zoning will help to coordinate the shared use of our marine coastal area, while protecting and maximizing our incredible Squamish waterfront and marine resources in Átl’ḵa7tsem (Howe Sound). 

Guests:

District of Squamish Mayor Karen Elliott,
District of Squamish Councillor Doug Race
District of Squamish Planner Sarah McJannet

Episode 5: Neighbourhood Density and Transit Planning: How high-density neighbourhoods affect transit growth

BC Transit Senior Transit Planner Bronson Bullivant joins host Matt Gunn to explore the relationship between neighbourhood density and transit planning, and how high-density neighbourhoods affect transit growth.

 

Show Notes:

In this episode you'll hear about: 

• The world of transit planning and its potential to contribute to stronger, more sustainable communities.
• How transit can help to address our climate goals;
• How increased density supports transit growth;
• The link between density, liveability and connectivity as we work to create a community for the future.

Episode 4: The Economics of Housing Supply: How affordability and density go hand in hand

Guest: Sarah Ellis, City of Vancouver Housing Planner

Hear from City of Vancouver Housing Planner and local Squamish resident, Sarah Ellis on making housing more attainable, and how density housing, such as duplexes and townhomes, can help to create a more vibrant, accessible and diverse community over time.

Show notes: 

In this episode you'll hear about: 

• What makes Squamish so attractive to young professionals;
• Different types of housing forms and why they are necessary to ensure a diverse and vibrant community;
• How diverse housing can help to ensure residents of all income levels can remain in communities;
• What types of housing are accessible to first-time buyers.

Episode 3 - COVID-19 Response

Join us for a community conversation on the coronavirus pandemic and how the current situation is being dealt with from all angles.

Guests: DOS Emergency Program: Megan Latimer; Sea to Sky RCMP: Kara Triance; Squamish Chamber of Commerce: Louise Walker; Vehicle Residents of Squamish: Thomasina Pidgeon; District of Squamish Mayor Karen Elliott.

Episode 2: Off-Leash Dog Areas

The current tension between the off-leash and on-leash advocates in Squamish has lead to some passionate conversations in our community. We are exploring ways to better align our Animal Control Bylaw with the interests of our community by proposing changes that will allow dogs to be off-leash in clearly identified areas. How can we create safety, harmony and balance for all of our residents?

Guests: Maren Bruun, District of Squamish Bylaw Supervisor Chris Baker, Mayor Karen Elliott and Councillor Doug Race. 

Episode 1: Affordable Housing

Squamish Housing Affordability is a multi-faceted, complex issue that we as the District of Squamish have been working hard to tackle in recent years. What is our role? How can we balance community growth and pressure from the Lower Mainland with affordability challenges for long-time residents and front line service staff? 

Guests: Maureen Mackell, Squamish Helping Hands Executive Director; Councillor Armand Hurford, Councillor Jenna Stoner.