I’m speaking at city council tomorrow about the Railtown I-4 occupancy designation, and hopefully a little about the DTES plan too. Five terrifying minutes to plan. If you live in Vancouver and you’ve ever been curious about how the city works, and you feel like giving me/ this issue/ the cultural future of our city some time, you are very welcome to attend. Starts at 7pm, at city hall. I’d guess it’ll be at least 8:15 before I speak (I’m…
I’ve been refraining from comment, putting off what I know I need to say. Because it makes me vulnerable. First it was because of a possible job. Then it was because of the potential impact to my business. But this has to be said. Maybe I’m the most intimidated by the thought that my opinion will mean little, and cost me lots. But there is an opportunity right now, to protect a special kind of culture, that I believe is…
I had an important thing this week, that might have been better to apply some – creative re-envisioning – of my skills, or my proficiencies. But I decided to go full honest. It’s an important enough thing that I think that’s important, and called for. I’ve been thinking we lose out on a whole bunch of gain, for fear of loss. And if you’re doing it right, people will find out exactly who you are, sooner than later. Another cheesy…