Episode 12: The Broadway Plan and The Future of Vancouver
About the Episode:
Get the Guides:
3 Keys to Decision Making for Strata Councils
Maintenance Planner Checklist
8 Steps for Going out to Bid
About the Guest:
Jaraad Marani
Jaraad joined the Consulting team in 2015 with a background in retail development. He has a Masters of Urban Planning from the University of British Columbia. Jaraad has a strong background working with municipalities, NGO's, non-profits, and private companies around achieving land use decisions that are mutually beneficial to all parties involved. Jaraad's current role is as a Development Manager, working with both the United Church Housing Society and the Vancouver Freemasons on managing the redevelopment process of their respective properties.
About the Hosts
Brent Anderson
Business Development Director, FirstService Residential British Columbia
As Business Development Director, Brent is responsible for the continued growth and strategy of FirstService Residential’s Market throughout British Columbia.
Brent’s professional career in sales began selling souvenirs at Canucks games back at the PNE Coliseum. For the past 15 years, has been closely working with strata managers as a salesperson for various trades, including painting, high-rise window cleaning, and HVAC services.
The sales world is full of cookie-cutter reps who lead with their ego and put their needs ahead of the customers. Not Brent; he is passionate about the needs and goals of his clients and specializes in bringing them peace of mind.
Brent lives in South Surrey with his wife and their Jack Russell Terrier. He is an avid hiker and budding kayak enthusiast.
James Milne
Business Development Director, FirstService Residential British Columbia
As Business Development Director, James is responsible for the continued growth and strategy of FirstService Residential’s Market throughout British Columbia.
James takes a consultative approach to his role, recognizing that having the right fit between a community and its management is crucial to long-term success. Prior to joining FirstService, James worked in luxury hotel management and business-to-business sales.
James has more than 20 years of experience in customer-facing roles and a true passion for customer service. He is a licensed strata manager and has a degree in Business Management.
When not working, James is also an avid mountain biker and serves as the President of one of BC’s largest non-profit mountain bike clubs.
About Stratagize Podcast
Over 1.5 million people live in strata housing in the Province of British Columbia.
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🚨 STRATA TIP:
Getting back to in-person meetings
Every strata is different, but consider moving away from fully virtual meetings, particularly for your AGM. In person meetings are better for fostering conversations and opening to questions and an important meeting like the AGM where the years goals and plans are discussed benefits from more community involvement.
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MAIN TAKEAWAYS:🛠Tower maximums per block: On Broadway no more than 3. Off Broadway no more than two
🛠Removal of parking minimums and reduction of 4 traffic lanes down to two
🛠The plan will probably get refreshed in 15-20 years as demographics and politics change
💬 QUOTES
“Change is inevitable, but how we manage that change and how we’re respectful with each other during those conversations can be useful.”
MYTH VS FACT 🦄
“The amount of public consultation means the plan is heavily opposed.”
(Myth)
Opposition is always louder than approval and the quiet majority almost never comes out to public hearings. The challenge with consultation is that 100% agreement is not possible.
With some older stratas the outdoor space is part of the strata lot. Check your strata plan.