Unpacking the Housing Crisis in St. John’s
Here’s a rundown on how St. John’s (and Canada) found itself in a growing housing crisis—and how we can get out.
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Hope Jamieson
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A Mom’s Plea for Action on Climate Change
We still have time to act on climate change and provide a hospitable future for our children. But the window of opportunity is closing—fast.
MuniPoli 101: Home, Sweet Affordable Home
St. John’s will never thrive if people can’t afford to live here. Real progress on affordable housing requires a city council with courage.
So Moved, St. John’s: 21 September 2021
Wherein: Wally Collins keeps a lonely vigil; heritage standards are both weightless and onerous; we get a new holiday on September 30th; and a reminder to vote next week.
MuniPoli 101: A Well Developed City
Development planning is indispensable for good city governance—as is consistently following clear rules, and engaging the people affected.
So Moved, St. John’s: 13 September 2021
Two weeks out from the city election, St. John’s adopts new heritage by-laws—which are then immediately ignored by council, for some reason.
So Moved, St. John’s: 7 September 2021
The 2017-2021 City Council rides off into the sunset of its final few weeks—but not before adopting the long-awaited Envision St. John’s Plan.
MuniPoli 101: Whose Jurisdiction is it, Anyway?
There are limits to what the City can accomplish when the Province won’t give it the power (or resources) it needs to properly govern itself.
MuniPoli 101: Let’s Talk About Tax, Baby
St. John’s is facing a budget shortfall and the City can’t run deficits. If aspiring councillors don’t want to raise taxes, they must specify which services they’ll cut.
So Moved, St. John’s: 23 August 2021
Chaos in the chamber as council decides what to do about the Duckworth Street pedestrian mall. Also, Shawn Skinner officially bows out.
