What we're all about
Neighbours for Mental Health was created by a group of neighbours living in the east Hastings area on Aug. 9, 2007 to be the voice in favour of bringing valuable mental health services into our community. Up to that date the only organized group related to this development was opposed to it.
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority has applied to the city for permission to build, in conjunction with Bosa Developments, a three-storey structure. the bottom floor would be mainly a drug store, and the upper floors would house the mental health staff.
the only issue to be decided is permission to build. The Development Permit Board of the City of Vancouver will make that decision. It is not appealable to City Council or any other body. In practical terms, the DPB cannot convene a public meeting to hear arguments for and against this development until after the civic strike. They need to give two weeks notice of the time and place of the meeting, which effectively means there is little chance of such a meeting until the end of September.
Neighbours for Mental Health has the solitary aim of organizing public support for this development in front of the DPB. This blog is part of that initiative. Scroll down to inform yourself about the issues, and plan to attend the DPB when it is announced.
John Lynn
The Latest From the Vancouver Courier
Hello all. On Friday, November 2, the Vancouver Courier posted the latest news regarding the Development Permit Board Meeting taking place on Monday (hope to see you all there!).Cheryl Rossi, Vancouver Courier
Published: Friday, November 02, 2007A development permit board meeting at city hall Nov. 5 is likely to be just as hot as the original one scheduled in July during the city strike.
More than 30 people have signed up to speak on a 45,000-square-foot mental health facility proposed for 2750 East Hastings. Development permit staff recommend approval...
You can read the article in its entirety by following the link here.
