Deltans for People Oriented Places (Del-POP)

We're a network of residents devoted to advocating for better land use policy and an improved diversity of housing options in Delta, British Columbia!

[Deltans for People Oriented Places (Del-POP) @Official_DelPOP]

Delta's election matters and we're residents who want to talk housing! https://t.co/ZjehKsRYu0
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[Strong Towns @StrongTowns]

Strong towns have great public spaces.

[News from TransLink @TransLinkNews]

Construction for the R6 RapidBus has crossed the halfway mark! This exciting project is on track to deliver faster and more reliable service to the Scott Road corridor by early 2024. 🚌 🚧

[Strong Towns @StrongTowns]

Want to get to know your neighbors? Here are some ideas:

- Do your own gardening and yard work
- Hang out on the front porch
- Activate your front yard (think fire pit or sitting area)
- Install a low, transparent fence
- Walk or bike around
- Pick up trash
- Share your tools

[Kenneth Chan @iamkennethchan]

The City of Delta wants #TransLink to prioritize the upgrade of the future R6 RapidBus into #BRT sooner than later. #vanpoli #vanre 1/2

https://t.co/rRUVE9LOFj

[Mihai Cirstea @Mihai_Cirstea_]

Awesome time at Car Free Day and loved all the great conversations at the @VisionZeroYVR booth! Why don't we do this every weekend all summer??

[Dutch Cycling Embassy @Cycling_Embassy]

Width is a major determinant of road safety and bicycle enjoyment.

On wider bike lanes, cyclists have more room to avoid other road users and are less likely to hit the shoulder.

https://t.co/Aia9nOFBYm

[Strong Towns @StrongTowns]

Does your town say “go to” or “go through?”

Does it say “drive in” or “drive by?”

[Jill Atkey @jfatkey]

Those older 3/4 storey apartment buildings everyone says we need more of only got built because of Federal tax incentives in the 60s and 70s.

They started as market rental and for several decades became more affordable over time. That's the power of a GST waiver. 👇

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

BREAKING: The Trudeau government is announcing that, effective today, new rental housing construction is exempt from the federal GST tax. That’s a REALLY big deal and will lead to more purpose-built rental housing built in Canada. More housing affordability announcements to come.

[kasey @kaseyklimes]

Spent the long weekend losing my mind over Montreal’s urban design.

It’s the best in North America by a wide margin.

Want to see some fantastic public spaces?

🧵📸

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

Remember this one? Before & after of a brain after a 20 minute walk — why walking to work, or school, or just to get the intellectual juices flowing, is linked to better creative & intellectual performance. Among MANY other benefits to you and to society.

Design #walkablecities.

[Strong Towns @StrongTowns]

The best way to preserve open space is to legalize and incentivize compact, mixed-use development.

This is how we stop the failed suburban experiment of endlessly expanding housing and infrastructure that we can’t afford to maintain.

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

1. Fewer cars.
2. Less driving.
3. More choices.
4. Better cities.

[Deltans for People Oriented Places (Del-POP) @Official_DelPOP]

DelPOP's monthly meeting is tonight!

Thursday, August 17 from 7-8pm at Blenz Coffee in Tsawwassen (in the Tsawwassen Town Centre Complex on 56 St) followed by a casual hangout at the Rose and Crown to continue the discussion together. We'd love to have you join us!

[Deltans for People Oriented Places (Del-POP) @Official_DelPOP]

Our topic will be the Province of BC's new housing legislation that will affect Delta's sluggishness in allowing more housing in existing neighbourhoods. We're really hopeful that change is coming and nervous that it won't come fast enough to bring relief

[Deltans for People Oriented Places (Del-POP) @Official_DelPOP]

Our next meeting will take place on Thursday, August 17 from 7-8pm at Blenz Coffee in Tsawwassen (in the Tsawwassen Town Centre Complex on 56 St) followed by a casual hangout at the Rose and Crown to continue the discussion together. We'd love to have you join us!

[Rob Fleming @Rob_Fleming]

We're making it easier and more affordable for people to start commuting by #ebike and leave the car at home. E-bike rebates from $350 to $1,400 are available for people 19+ on eligible purchases.
🚲🚲🚲

Details: https://t.co/jo8r4IiuL2

@SCRAPIT_BC @TranBC @wearehub

[Strong Towns @StrongTowns]

Most Americans are so accustomed to car travel that if they don’t see a parking spot directly in front of their destination, they think there’s no parking. We need to remind them that walking a block or two is normal, especially if the destination is worth walking to.

[Kenneth Chan @iamkennethchan]

BC government is set to override cities by allowing secondary suites in single-family zoning.

In select cities, there will be a minimum number of units per lot. Even more near transit.

Victoria is already ahead of the curve. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre

https://t.co/NeeZg13Ulr