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On 2004-11-24 18:25, Gigantalope wrote:
Hey there Velvet Ruby, I was mulling over your post this afternoon at work.
I too hate the idea of cool old houses being torn down and crap being built, as I'm sure other people do...especially the people in the neighborhoods where it's happening.
If I were you (and you wish to persue it) find out what company has been used as a builder.
Call them, acting as though you have property you want subdivided, and built on...and ask what group of do-gooders are a pain in the ass to these projects.
The people they name will become your new friends.
also go to the recorders and tax collectors office and find who is buying these propertys and doing this. (this is often info available on line) and keep a close eye on what they buy and sell.
When they buy any piece of property (and it's recorded) become a pain in the ass in the neighborhood.
Of course it's anyones right to buy property and improve it (Real Estate principles involving highest and best use of land...kinda leans towards higher density) but if you can get tax payers who own property to organize against this sort of thing...you can become quite influential.
best not to mention anything involving race...except of course Johnny Quest's pal, Race Bannon.
As it happens I moved out of vancouver about three months ago, (onto Vancouver Island) but I'm definately going to pass on your ideas to my friend who is also appalled at what's happening in the neighbourhood where she and her husband are now property owners.. I understand what you're saying with regards to my uncooth comment.. sadly however, I've yet to see the exeption to the rule.. that's all I'll say about that..
It seems the destruction is more prevailent in the poorer areas of Van. (where properties are cheaper) as the residents of the richer west side DO kick up a stink when old buildings get torn down.. I don't know.. poorer neighbourhoods = run down buildings or rental properties = headaches for people who just want to make a big profit at the expense of everything else.
Luckily there are still places where people do go through the trouble of renovating what they have.. Nanaimo, where i live now is an example of that.. I live in a very poor neighbourhood and there are a lot younger people buying up older homes in the area and renovating what they have instead of tearing it down.. It gives me a bit of hope that there might still be nice houses left to buy when I'm finally in the position to do so
:)
until then I'll just mix myself another drink.
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