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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

housing policies would be so far ahead if the same handful of developer CEOs just tried enjoying the sound of their own voice in the privacy of their heads but no alas we really need just one more out of touch take from another wealthy nepo boy president

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

When people campaign on “affordable housing only” they’re usually just saying build nothing & hope new older cheaper buildings magically appear or maybe gov’ts just come in and pay for whole new buildings (which is not how gov’t programs work, btw)

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

For my birthday please give me the best gift of going to vote

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

to the people about to comment on productivity & how this impacts your family: what's on your shopping list? what did your child bring to lunch for school? how much does your laundry detergent cost? if you can't answer this off the top of your head pls don't tell comment about productivity thx

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

People losing their minds over Eby’s proposed new tax bracket for $1M+ either delusionally think they’re someday going to be in that bracket, or are literally crying more for wealthy people (who they def don’t know personally) than actual people in their everyday lives either way: check yourself

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

planning & development industry: why are you like this

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Back on the socials for better or for worse Is anyone else at this REIBC conference?

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COPE: The Coalition of Progressive Electors @copevancouver.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

“We need to dream bigger. We need to fight harder. We can win what people really need and do it with integrity.” -Stephanie Allen

Foreground: A Poster, "Stephanie Allen for Mayor - COPE"
Background: Runners in the The BMO Vancouver Marathon

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Only a special type of person would nimby a school

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

ABC really doing the girlboss gaslight gatekeep Why have staff do any consultation when you can just pull a random “I heard 2000 of my friends say nuh-uh” right out of your arse without any burden of proof Then thank city staff for their work while firing a bunch of them just for a nice f you

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

As I’m starting to venture into the anxiety inducing world of finding daycare and subsequently the school system, I am appalled to realize how much worse it is than I imagined Not only do we not fund for schools & infrastructure, Vancouver’s school board is actively trying to sell public lands 1/

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

people protesting an extra floor at the OV school because of congestion when I will quite literally buy a car to drive up to Ontario & 16th for his current catchment if he can’t get into the OV school

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Why are all the city themed baby play mats just stroads and cars where are the apartments and bike lanes and busses and SHADOWS

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Bryn Davidson - Lanefab @lanefab.com · 16/09/2025

“A lot of what fire depts respond to is car crashes” “Single family homes have 2x the fire death rate of multi fam”

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

It should actually be like 8 stories

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James Glave 🇨🇦 @jamesglave.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

On Wed Sep 17, City of Vancouver Councillor @lucymaloney.bsky.social will intro a motion that aims to unlock new apartment buildings up to six floors, and corner stores, on quiet Vancouver streets, including cycling routes and local streets around parks. (1/3)

A six floor apartment building in Vancouver’s West End

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Michael Wiebe @michaelwiebe.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Great article by @helenl.bsky.social on non-market housing. One important point: demand for non-market housing is related to the supply of market housing. 1/

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Albert Huang - 黃忠堅 @albertzghuang.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

I’m here with @dannyoleksiuk.bsky.social @amoralorealis.bsky.social @denisagar.bsky.social and @ravikahlon.bsky.social to dig into the future of housing transit for our home of Vancouver!

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Max Dubler 🏳️‍🌈 @maxdubler.com · 03/03/2025

YIMBYism is wild because you start to ask questions like “why was single family zoning created?” and “are our regulations for building safety based on any actual safety data?” and soon realize that ~85% of the rules governing our cities are based on nothing but tradition and vibes.

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Lucy Maloney @lucymaloney.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Thank you to the Vancouver and District Labour Council for your support! With our Mayor having cut wages for janitors and security guards, it couldn't be clearer that we need progressive fighters at City Hall who will call him out and fight back.

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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 18/02/2025

I want to do a podcast episode on video games, the state of games and the state of the industry. Who'd you recommend as a guest?

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

To the people who don’t read instructions labelled under “instructions” in emails: why

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

really love how advocates for safer cycling and pedestrian infrastructure are radicals but people who want to drive fast & park wherever they want (at the risk of everyone else) are just normal reasonable humans

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

I am so excited to vote for @lucymaloney.bsky.social @onecityvan.bsky.social !! Not only is Lucy brilliant & passionate she works tirelessly with entities to make our cities better, safer, more equitable, and sustainable for all. We would be lucky to have her on council to continue this work ❤️

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

I’m happy to stop going to trader joes to boycott travel/buying from the states but I desperately need that kerrygold butter where can I get some in Canada?!

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

for those joining us after finally getting rid of that toxic bird ap: welcome, it’s nicer here 😊

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Vision Zero Vancouver @visionzerovancouver.ca · 22/01/2025

The @cityofvancouver.bsky.social says it prioritizes pedestrians, but recent changes at Kingsway & Dumfries and Adanac & Commercial tell a different story. These projects make walking less safe and convenient—at a cost. A thread. 🧵 1/

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Last week a truck driver decided to turn right from the middle lane nearly running over 3-4 pedestrians & he honked repeatedly as if it was his birthright But no worries this is a regular weekly occurrence & there’s no need for enforcement bc the transit fare evaders are the real plight on society

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

I like walkable neighbourhoods because I really dislike driving.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

“While Mayor, I was often asked ‘how have you been able to afford bike-lanes in #Copenhagen?’ I’d reply, ‘how have you been able to NOT afford it? 25 years ago we were a few days away from going bankrupt. So the city invested in the cheapest infrastructure… bicycling.” — @mortenkabell.bsky.social

People riding on a very cool Copenhagen cycle track aka bike-lane

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bettybarcode (she/her) @bettybarcode.com · 05/12/2024

How come taxpayers inside of motor vehicles are entitled to right-of-ways cleared at public expense, but taxpayers outside of motor vehicles are not? #PlowSidewalksToo

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Despite being an industry driven by important social outcomes, the non-market/non-profit housing industry is often also an industry where people are most underpaid & burnt out 🧵1/

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

so cute how people are like peak freedom to me is being forced to sit with my hands strapped to a wheel trapped in a metal box surrounded by a bunch of other metal boxes in a giant tube

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 19/01/2024

when you have to evade puddles on public sidewalks to walk to the Skytrain bc you chose not to drive, while cars splash you as they drive by on a fully cleared car-part of the road 😡😡😡

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 10/01/2024

Took a long break but now I’m ready to watch council meetings and talk single stairs again. Also working on season 2 of the Urbanism Vancouver podcast! What have I missed on the housing front since the holidays?!

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 10/01/2024

I always forget this ap exists

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 04/12/2023

Season finale, episode 7 of Urbanism Vancouver is out! We continue convos with Khelsilem & Michelle Cyca, and wrap up with a list of policy changes since we started the podcast 🗣️ link.chtbl.com/urbvan7?sid=...

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 27/11/2023

Overdue update: Urbanism Vancouver ep 4, 5, and 6 are all out now! We feature Denis Agar, Khelsilem, and Michelle Cyca as we talk about housing, renters, infrastructure, and First Nations led developments. The newest episode is here! link.chtbl.com/urbvan6?sid=h

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 06/11/2023

Episode 3 of Urbanism Vancouver is out! Denis Agar and I chat about zoning, renter density, and what we can do to prevent evictions. lnkd.in/gcwkJ23V

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 31/10/2023

My friend Aaron Johnson & I started a new podcast! Our aim is to create a resource for folks to learn more our built environment. Ep 1 & 2 are out featuring @chellers.bsky.social & Albert Huang 😀 Follow in your podcast app for the weekly new episodes! Ep 2: link.chtbl.com/urbvan2

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 11/10/2023

The history of zoning was discriminatory, and the current restrictions from zoning continue to have a negative impact on affordability and social equity. I did a piece on this for The Georgia Straight: www.straight.com/living/how-v...

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helen (she/her) @helenl.bsky.social · 28/09/2023

The proposed Metro Van DCC rate hikes & calculation method will only further social inequity & housing unaffordability. Growth is already paying for growth, and it should not be subsidizing wealthy homeowners. www.straight.com/city-culture...

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