Dallas Brodie SLAMS Vancouver 15-Minute Cities Plan - Fake Conservatives Attack! #Densification #SmartGrowth

 At this video link on Youtube with B.C.'s "OneBC" Dallas Brodie, MLA Vancouver-Quilchena:

Dallas Brodie SLAMS Vancouver 15-Minute Cities Plan - Fake Conservatives Attack! - YouTube

Some sample "million dollar" family homes in Vancouver BC...

property taxes are $7,500 on home built in 1956 here:

For sale: 2216 E 41ST AVENUE, Vancouver, British Columbia V5P1L6 - R3145563 | REALTOR.ca

property taxes are $5,600 on home built in 2022 here:

For sale: 1907 E 40TH AVENUE, Vancouver, British Columbia V5P1J1 - R3134156 | REALTOR.ca

property taxes are $7,800 on home built in 1933 here:

For sale: 87 W 41ST AVENUE, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Y2R8 - R3146522 | REALTOR.ca

Facebook page for OneBC's MLA Dallas Brodie

John Lafford Says The York is on Schedule for Early 2027 with the Pumphouse Restaurant & Brewery Confirmed

 

Sackville New Brunswick's population is growing and its diversifying and its "densifying" thanks to the hard work of John Lafford and his crew.. 

"urban oasis" is the term used by John..

Website with rentals here:  Floor Plans of The York in Sackville, NB

report here with CHMA FM Michael Robar:

The York on schedule for early 2027; will welcome Pump House restaurant opening day » CHMA

Photography of the Swan Pond by THE Indie Media Eastcoast 

My apologies but a series of weekly videos on the development and building of "The York" were lost when Youtube decided to delete the account in March 2026 for no reason... it happens.. its the 5th account Youtube has removed.. 

there is a video at the Odysee channel made 12/30/2025 here:

THE YORK - John Lafford + Mike Wilson/AIL Group - 12/30/2025

As I was filming the video above a lady stopped to talk to me and said that she was concerned that the building was being built for foreigners... just the messenger folks.. just sayin.

"Huddle Today" coverage of John Lafford's Moncton build "Three Sisters" and an iconic 30 storey build "Infinity" at Harper & Main Street:

at these links here:

Moncton City Council Approves 30-Storey Apartment Building - Huddle.Today

Moncton's Next 'Three Sisters'-Style Development? - Huddle.Today

For Sale - Unaffordable Unsustainable Smartgrowth Densification in New Westminster British Columbia #Smartcities

Top floor penthouse 1,464 square foot suite . . 

built in 1974.. list price $699,000... 

comes with two parking spaces.. more here at the MLS link:

For sale: 1203 31 ELLIOT STREET, New Westminster, British Columbia V3L5C9 - R3145283 | REALTOR.ca

Annual Property Taxes:  $3,211.91

Monthly Condo Fees: $1,054.73

Mortgage Payments:  ?

"Listing Description

Spacious penthouse living with stunning 180-degree views in downtown New West! One of only 3 top floor units offering panoramic water, mountain and city views with sought-after north, east and southern exposure. Updated home features two balconies, engineered hardwood floors, upgraded stainless steel appliances and in-suite laundry. Spacious primary bedroom offers two large closets, while the second bedroom functions perfectly as a home office or guest room. Heat and hot water included in strata fees. Well-managed strata with major updates (2002-2026) such as: windows, balconies, roof, repiping, parking membrane and common areas. Steps to shops, parks, the Quay, schools, Yorkville University, and SkyTrain. Move in as-is, or bring your decorating ideas. (33166560)"

Vision for Dystopian Future... Or Something Else? Who Else Thinks There Is A Better Way?

 

"You'll own nothing and you'll be happy".. or will you?  World Economic Forum certainly seems to think you will be far happier as a rental pleb.. 

surprisingly, the idea of 'smart'growth and "densification" has been embraced by the current Mayor .. but why? Is this a good idea for our fairly remote rural town established in 1762?

Four plex helps with the "densification" agenda by transforming single family home lots

-- but is this really necessary when there is so much land available? Why do it?

Doesn't the current Mayor Black own his own home on some land with a garden and some privacy?  I have often wondered why people will promote a lifestyle they themselves would never choose.  For example, John Lafford has a beautiful home on some wooded land out by Silver Lake for his family.. so he isn't living in one of the concrete boxes he happily and profittably builds in town because he prefers his privacy and some room to move--as most would if given the choice.  But what if choice is being removed and eventually private property is abolished and a thing of the past?

Think that's fictional thinking? Think again.

The United Nations has very specific goals for all.

Maurice Strong [featured in Elaine Dewar's book "Cloak of Green" 1995 passed away in 2015, here:

Maurice STRONG | Obituary | Ottawa Citizen

You can read more at her book that I found at the Mount Allison University library over a decade ago--I wonder if it is still there?  Tidewater Books were kind enough to order me some hard cover copies years ago for my home library... its a great resource to have and to share -- retain good books of value in your possession.  This book is where I learned about the "NGO" world and Cultural Survival cs.org.. and also the connections with Liz May, David Suzuki, Maurice Strong, et al -- its a very good read; Elaine Dewar did a great job documenting what she saw, heard and read.

More here on the "UN Agenda" at this link:

The Agenda: Their Vision - Your Future (2025) | Full Documentary (4K)

In addition to profitting from "the densification" downtown the added bonus is gaining tenants that are government funded, such as a healthcare centre;

its a lucrative bit of work for the right sort of people.. in a uniquely beautiful and picturesque old, small town.

"Castle John & Mike" is coming along... forever [like it or not] changing the look of downtown of Sackville N.B.

If enough of this sort of "densification" takes place in the downtown - as it appears to be - I think we could easily rename the place "Tantramar University City" to better reflect the true vibe here.

If I had a say, which I clearly don't, I would love to see some time and attention put into planning more neighbourhoods, with parks, and more streets and subdivisions by the many well paid hapless planners employed by our government to "plan" our lives and our futures in the region.  More places for builders to build homes and more single family homes to add to the existing housing stock here.

Above: "Planner" Lori Bickford rocks her face diaper in 2022 at Town Hall Sackville New Brunswick.

Reminder on wearing those face diapers Lori.. here.. from King John III Joseph Gregory Hallett ... 

If you know.. you know... here:  King of UK - YouTube

4 Senakw The Future of Vancouver - Squamish Nation Development "Densification" Projects

Aug 26, 2021

The Squamish Nation, an indigenous government in Canada, has noticed that traditional single-family housing is not working. This development has caused the housing market in Vancouver to become unaffordable. This is especially damaging for indigenous people who continue to suffer from the effects of colonialism. The Nation has recognized that high density housing would be the best use of the land, produce long-term economic benefits, and achieve the long-term social goals of their community. Councillor Khelsilem states that traditional development schemes have not given any value to the indigenous community. High density urban planning is different. We hope that the Squamish Nation's account will encourage other indigenous nations to look into high density housing. Khelsilem is a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh-Kwakwa̱ka’wa̱kw community leader from the Squamish Nation where he holds the title of spokesperson and councillor. Khelsilem is also a board director with numerous non-profits based in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has spent the past three years influencing policy change within his First Nation, and broadly, policy change ad a Regional, Provincial, and National level. He’s written columns for the Tyee, Vancouver Sun, and National Observer. He is frequently a commentator in the media on major policy issues from an Indigenous perspective. He also speaks at conferences, seminars, and classes on policy, housing, climate, and justice.

$20Billion revenue... Squamish Nation... bringing extreme "densification" to Vancouver .. because they can.

Densification - Destruction - Sackville 2025 - Welcome The Roost Cafe on York Street

 

BEFORE DEMOLITION... Beloved "Blooms Flower Shop on York"....

Do you find all this 'carnage' a little unsettling?

Here's the new 80-90 unit project that's coming:

You're not alone.  More here with CHMA FM:

'It can be done': advocates say new heritage by-law needed before more of historic downtown lost » CHMA

Change is the only constant it seems these days ... 

new coffee shop has opened [in the old Cackling Goose location on York Street] "The Roost Cafe"

Nearby York Street building site [formerly home of Joey's Pizza Pasta Bar & Grill] is still up for sale.

Listing is here:

For sale: 16,18,20 York Street, Sackville, New Brunswick E4L4R2 - NB114593 | REALTOR.ca

Lafford's latest built is coming along and this project and it will provide 71 units of housing for some perhaps 100+ people .. 

that is an impressive feat.

More here:  Residential Properties – Lafford Properties

"Densification" of Downtown Sackville New Brunswick - Courtesy of John Lafford, Builder/Landlord

"Big Building" ....

or Build Back Beauty?

Local Bruce Wark reports here:

Big building could be coming to downtown Sackville |

some commentary below..

by "Muzza" here..

"Muzza says:

September 25, 2024 at 8:49 am

Wow, that “example of what a seven storey building would look like” is absolutely hideous. It looks like something out of the 80’s from Brampton Ontario. Most buildings that look like that today are being torn down and replaced. I cannot imagine adding anything more ugly to downtown Sackville. Has Lafford even bothered to look at the new builds in Dieppe with their modern design? Also, I love the fact that our Planner is all smiles, doing the bidding of developers and investors instead of looking out for the people of Sackville. No wonder Lafford is smiling in the background. Says a lot about our public servants and elected officials. Here’s an idea, cast a judicious eye to development requests instead of being a rubber stamp."

and by local Meredith Fisher:

"Meredith Fisher says:

September 25, 2024 at 8:34 pm

Sadly, this is what happens when a small community divests itself of a vision to respectfully protect its heritage, built heritage and cultural heritage. Rather than realizing the strength in having a cohesive plan for development, important streetscapes of the community become something that resembles confusion. One just needs to visit St. Andrews, Lunenberg or Wolfville to witness places that understand how having a strong vision for planning interesting, beautiful streetscapes is important to community success.
Meredith Fisher
Sackville NB"

To be fair John Lafford is in-line completely with "sustainable development" smart-growth and also more recently [2020] launched "Sustainable Markets Initiative" with Terra Carta Chuck [Charles the fake king in England]-- but is Lafford in-line with the overall majority here and their wishes for the development and aesthetics of their town? Does it matter what the majority of townsfolk think now?

What else would stimulate the building of single family homes in 2025 in this town? Incentives.

More on the "Initiative" of the fake King:

Home | Sustainable Markets Initiative 

With so much room to move and so much property to develop here in Tantramar one has to wonder why pushing everyone in on top of each other is considered "progress" in 2025? Should we now just halt the "densification housing model" in favour of more small villages and neighbourhoods being developed? Naming lots of newly created streets where there would be many available serviced lots waiting for the new construction of affordable housing on brand new lots for sale would be the job of a truly "on the ball" and motivated culture in our Planners Club [Lori Bickford], Staffers at Town Hall & Town Councillors Team with Mayor Andrew Black.. This would take vision and hard work.. are we going to be able to achieve this vision of truly growing our region?  Are we not positioned beautifully to see a blossoming of more housing opportunities vis-a-vis "neighbourhoods" rather than just more towers? Discuss this amongst yourselves... and if you have money consider the idea of becoming an investor in this type of project for the region.. there are ways to manifest the vision of a more developed and even more prosperous Tantramar.. are we able to work towards that goal?

Food for thought here from Warktimes.com article commentary section:

"S.A. Cunliffe says:

September 25, 2024 at 1:28 pm

I laughed out loud when Lori Bickford said “vibrant” when referring to that big new 7 story apartment building towering over the landscape like a monolithic but necessary and apparently welcome build [they tell us all that we need more housing and we’re going to get it but its not built to be beautiful or elegant is it?]. By removing those three older heritage style architecture a little bit of specialness dies again here and change is the only thing you can count on these days.. and regret for what was a lovely quaint charming landscape being ambitiously transformed by the strong although baffling desire for “densification”. The word densification is about packing people in on top of each other like sardines… is it really necessary in a place with so much land and room to move? Lafford Legacy = densification in the town. I only wish he would put his considerable talents into building neighbourhoods of beautiful single family homes – and they don’t have to be large – but more new attractive homes for sale would be preferrable to this current “chicken coop” contribution. “You’ll own nothing and you’ll be happy” – World Economic Forum. Lafford is completely inline with ‘sustainanable development’ smartgrowth pack and stack housing that the United Nations crowd promote and we are all about the United Nations’ ideologies here – we even fly a UN flag here. Lafford is a very wealthy man who could stop and retire comfortably tomorrow if he wanted to but he seems compelled to continue building more unattractive housing. Pity. The name “Laffordville” might just be appropriate Elaine.. you’re not wrong"

What about alternative housing solutions?

More at this video here:  Low Cost Natural Earth Cob Builds