Geoff Sharpe

Geoff Sharpe

Geoff is the founder and managing editor of the Lookout.

How recent housing developments could shape Vancouver for decades to come

How recent housing developments could shape Vancouver for decades to come

A number of community development changes are setting the stage for a changing city

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Geoff Sharpe
Single-family home neighbourhood in East Vancouver set to radically change in the coming decades

Single-family home neighbourhood in East Vancouver set to radically change in the coming decades

The area around the Rupert and Renfrew SkyTrain stations is set to see some big changes...

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Geoff Sharpe
City HallCity Hall
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Single-family home neighbourhood in East Vancouver set to radically change in the coming decades

Single-family home neighbourhood in East Vancouver set to radically change in the coming decades

The area around the Rupert and Renfrew SkyTrain stations is set to see some big changes...

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Vancouver neighbourhood streets set to become much safer

Vancouver neighbourhood streets set to become much safer

Council will vote this Wednesday on whether to reduce neighbourhood speed limits to 30 km/h

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Geoff Sharpe
West EndWest End
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Vancouver neighbourhood streets set to become much safer

Vancouver neighbourhood streets set to become much safer

Council will vote this Wednesday on whether to reduce neighbourhood speed limits to 30 km/h

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe
Vancouver’s condo market is in troubled territory

Vancouver’s condo market is in troubled territory

Here's why it's both a good and bad thing, depending on who you are

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Geoff Sharpe
HousingHousing
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The Downtown Eastside needs more housing, but where’s the money coming from?
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The Downtown Eastside needs more housing, but where’s the money coming from?

Senior governments haven't provided enough funding, so the city is shifting towards the private market to build more housing in the neighbourhood — but the city councillor who launched the change says it's going too far.

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The Downtown Eastside needs more housing, but where’s the money coming from?

The Downtown Eastside needs more housing, but where’s the money coming from?

Senior governments haven't provided enough funding, so the city is shifting towards the private market to build more housing in the neighbourhood — but the city councillor who launched the change says it's going too far.

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Nate Lewis
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As Vancouver develops, can Champlain Heights preserve its unique forested area?

As Vancouver develops, can Champlain Heights preserve its unique forested area?

The city's Social Housing Initiative could make it easier to build new non-profit housing, but residents are concerned the plan could reduce some of the neighbourhood's many green spaces.

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Nate Lewis
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Why are there still questions about a $5 million increase to the Vancouver police’s budget

Why are there still questions about a $5 million increase to the Vancouver police’s budget

One councillor has submitted a freedom of information request to uncover what happened

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe