Join CANY in defending your right to be heard at City Hall

The Community Association of New Yaletown (CANY) is asking for your help. As you may be aware, CANY is a non-profit group of volunteers that came together to fight against a proposed tower at the foot of Emery Barnes Park (508 Helmcken). The City had originally flagged this property as parkland in order to expand Emery Barnes Park and add much needed green space to the area. Instead the City now plans a tower that is 5 times denser and 4 times higher than the Downtown Official Development Plan even allows. The justification used by the City for such a large increase in height and density was the claim of new social housing being added (1099 Richards). However, there will be no net in gain in social housing units with this proposed development.

The City failed to disclose key documents and information to the public as required by law. CANY filed a petition with the BC Supreme Court to quash this development. The judge ruled in our favour, struck down the rezoning, halted construction and ordered new public hearings. The landmark ruling requires City Hall to conduct public hearings that are fair.

Shockingly, City Hall and the developer are now appealing this ruling. CANY must now again go to court to defend against the appeal. CANY can win again for the residents of New Yaletown, but we need help.

Fighting City Hall and deep-pocketed developers is expensive. CANY needs your donation to help pay for the legal costs. We gratefully accept donations of any amount—no amount is too small— and are especially seeking donations above $500 and/or offers of matching donations.

Please donate today. Here’s how:

• Visit www.newyaletown.ca/donate to donate by credit card, PayPal, cheque, or direct deposit
• Please pass this email along to anyone you know who may be in a position to donate
• Share on social media using #CANY, driving all traffic to www.newyaletown.ca/donate

If you or someone you know would like to speak with a CANY member before making a donation, please email CANY directly at info@newyaletown.ca. Any funds raised in excess of legal fees will be donated to social housing initiatives in the New Yaletown neighbourhood.
Community Association of New Yaletown
Website: www.newyaletown.ca
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Twitter: @ca_newyaletown
Contact: info@newyaletown.ca